Act and Image

"Integrating research and thinking from neighbouring fields, including developmental psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and social anthropology, Colman effectively brings up the fundamentals of analytical psychology up to date. It is rare for a book to be philosophically rigorous and at the same time accessible, clear, and empirically grounded. I hope this book will have the influence it deserves." - Roger Brooke, Professor of Psychology, Duquesne University; author of Jung and Phenomenology

"With characteristic lucidity, Colman draws together a wealth of material from psychology, philosophy and anthropology to both challenge and enlarge our understanding of the basic elements of C. G. Jung's system. Essential reading for anyone venturing into the ongoing discussion of the theory of archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the nature of symbolism." - George B. Hogenson, PhD, LCSW; Jungian analyst; author, Jung's Struggle with Freud

"Drawing on ideas from an impressively wide range of disciplines, Colman deconstructs the Cartesian view of the psyche and instead sees it as emergent from out of our embodied, relational, and cultural nature. His argument is audacious, layered, complex, and thought-provoking; it challenges readers to see themselves through fresh eyes." - Daniela F. Sieff, DPhil; author of Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma: Conversations with Pioneering Clinicians and Researchers

"Act and Image is a rich and vital addition to the Jungian literature and an intellectual tour de force which will reverberate throughout the field of analytical psychology. Highly recommended!"- Mark Winborn, PhD; Jungian psychoanalyst; clinical psychologist; author, Deep Blues: Human Soundscapes for the Archetypal Journey and Shared Realities: Participation, Mystique and Beyond