2007-10-25 Awkward presentation but important concerns

Somewhat rambling but wise speculations and judgments regarding:
* developing individuality at a time favoring being lost amongst the masses
* the lack of self-knowedge including disregard for the unconscious
* problems of creeds and of religious literalism obscuring intended myth.

The style of presentation seems dated and perhaps pompous: perhaps the translation could be improved. Nevertheless, the concerns are quite worthwhile. Solutions aren't offered but there seems value in emphasizing the nature of the problem.

Released in 1957 (or before), Jung's concerns seem more applicable in the United States (at least) now than ever before: who would have expected a mass movement trying to override good science and the U.S. Constitution? American focus being on the economic value of education, little is done to encourage sound psychological development.

The more I think about this book, the more I realize the importance of the issues Jung raises in it. I was put off some by its style, but there's a lot more profound substance here than in most of the books I read.