Andrew Samuels, has a new book out. This time a selection of his most significant papers are published in a collection each accompanied by a critical introduction by one of the most unforgiving minds in the Jungian world, none other than Andrew Samuels himself.
Reflecting Critically on the Political Psyche is a bold and provocative collection of Andrew Samuels’ most significant writings. Exploring politics, culture, therapy, and Jungian analysis, the book tackles topics like political violence, activism, and psychotherapy’s social role. Stefano Carpani calls it “compelling reading” with “signature insights on culture, politics, and therapy.” Tiffany Houck praises Samuels for “bringing out of the shadows the inevitable reductionism cloaked in the heroism of psychotherapy.”
Andrews Introduction to his book
Andrew got up early this morning to meet me to record a video about his book especially for Jungian.Directory readers. He begins the video by promising that he is about to share stories and ideas not heard anywhere else. He discusses the book’s bold themes, its striking Picasso cover, and why this work is his most personal yet. Don’t miss this compelling opportunity to hear bracing insights and provocative reflections on culture, politics, therapy, and analytical psychology, from one of the field’s most original thinkers.
To truly get under the skin of Andrew’s own political psyche, don’t miss the insightful conversation between Andrew and Stefano Carpani – which Stefano and Andrew shared with us exclusively. In this warm and engaging dialogue, Andrew opens up about his life’s journey, from his politically charged youth in Swaziland and involvement with the ANC to his eventual path into psychoanalysis. They explore his intellectual evolution, the development of key concepts like the ‘plural psyche’, and his courageous engagement with the more challenging aspects of Jung’s legacy, such as his views on race. It’s a truly enriching exchange that illuminates the personal and intellectual forces that have shaped Samuels’ groundbreaking contributions to analytical psychology and our understanding of our political psyche.