Jung and Spinoza

This volume presents the first major study of C.G. Jung’s curious relationship

with the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza.

Although Jung scarcely mentions Spinoza in his work, there is an unmistakable

accord between the core ideas of both thinkers, most notably

regarding Spinoza’s theory of God and the monism found in Jung’s writings.

Exploring why Jung shows ambivalence toward Spinoza despite their

affinity...