First published 1994
Renowned psychoanalyst Carl Jung delves into the unsettling nature of human evil. Drawing on his decades of clinical experience, Jung dissects the twisted impulses and shadow-selves that lurk in the human psyche. Shattering easy platitudes, he reveals the frightening depths of cruelty, rage, and destruction that even the most upright individuals are capable of. Yet Jung also discovers unexpected glimmers of light, suggesting that by confronting our own inner demons, we can cultivate the moral courage to resist them. A chilling yet essential investigation into the abyss of the human soul.
Genres: psychology, 20th-century, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, psychological-study
Period: 20th-Century
219 pages · Paperback · Princeton University Press
Content warnings: violence