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Archetypes: A Natural History of the Self by Anthony Stevens ā˛¤ William Morrow & Co 1982 First Ed
Archetypes: A Natural History of the Self by Anthony Stevens William Morrow & Co 1982 1st Edition
Title: Archetypes: A Natural History of the Self
Author: Anthony Stevens
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Co 1982
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 9780688007850
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.25 * 324 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview:The Book synthesizes C.G. Jung's theory of archetypes with evolutionary biology, ethology, and sociobiology to provide a scientific basis for human behavior. Stevens argues that archetypes are biological entities that have evolved through natural selection and are a fundamental part of our genetic heritage.
Core Concepts
ā€¢Archetypes as Biological Entities: Stevens challenges the traditional view of archetypes as "mystical" concepts, proposing instead that they are innate, species-specific behavioral patterns encoded in the most ancient parts of the human brain.
ā€¢Integration of Disciplines: The book makes a "creative leap" by integrating analytical psychology with a range of scientific disciplines, including the behavioral patterns of ethology (the study of animal behavior), attachment theory (Bowlby), and evolutionary psychology.
ā€¢The "Two Million-Year-Old Self": Drawing on the concept of our species' recent evolutionary history, Stevens explores how this "ancient wisdom" is still active in our dreams, myths, and typical patterns of behavior.
ā€¢Practical Application: Stevens applies the theory of archetypes to practical aspects of human life, including the dynamics of the family unit (mother, father archetypes), personal identity, the stages of life, and the archetypal masculine and feminine.
ā€¢Psychopathology: A key argument is that the frustration of "archetypal intent" or needs in the modern world can lead to one-sidedness of personality and forms the basis for psychiatric problems and neuroses.
ā€¢Goal of Wholeness: By understanding and fulfilling these archetypal needs, individuals can achieve personal wholeness (individuation) and a better relationship with nature, which Stevens argues is crucial for survival in the modern world.
Summary
The book provides an enriched, scientific understanding of human behavior by placing Jungian theory on a sound, empirical, and evolutionary foundation. It argues that the collective unconscious and its archetypes are crucial to human development and that their recognition is essential for psychological health.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
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2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
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International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
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Title: Archetypes: A Natural History of the Self
Author: Anthony Stevens
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Co 1982
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 9780688007850
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.25 * 324 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview:The Book synthesizes C.G. Jung's theory of archetypes with evolutionary biology, ethology, and sociobiology to provide a scientific basis for human behavior. Stevens argues that archetypes are biological entities that have evolved through natural selection and are a fundamental part of our genetic heritage.
Core Concepts
ā€¢Archetypes as Biological Entities: Stevens challenges the traditional view of archetypes as "mystical" concepts, proposing instead that they are innate, species-specific behavioral patterns encoded in the most ancient parts of the human brain.
ā€¢Integration of Disciplines: The book makes a "creative leap" by integrating analytical psychology with a range of scientific disciplines, including the behavioral patterns of ethology (the study of animal behavior), attachment theory (Bowlby), and evolutionary psychology.
ā€¢The "Two Million-Year-Old Self": Drawing on the concept of our species' recent evolutionary history, Stevens explores how this "ancient wisdom" is still active in our dreams, myths, and typical patterns of behavior.
ā€¢Practical Application: Stevens applies the theory of archetypes to practical aspects of human life, including the dynamics of the family unit (mother, father archetypes), personal identity, the stages of life, and the archetypal masculine and feminine.
ā€¢Psychopathology: A key argument is that the frustration of "archetypal intent" or needs in the modern world can lead to one-sidedness of personality and forms the basis for psychiatric problems and neuroses.
ā€¢Goal of Wholeness: By understanding and fulfilling these archetypal needs, individuals can achieve personal wholeness (individuation) and a better relationship with nature, which Stevens argues is crucial for survival in the modern world.
Summary
The book provides an enriched, scientific understanding of human behavior by placing Jungian theory on a sound, empirical, and evolutionary foundation. It argues that the collective unconscious and its archetypes are crucial to human development and that their recognition is essential for psychological health.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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