Character And The Unconscious : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432532208 : 1432532200 : 01 Mar 2007 : ""Character and the Unconscious: A Critical Exposition of the Psychology of Freud and of Jung"" is a comprehensive analysis of the theories of two of the most influential figures in psychology: Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Written by J.H. van der Hoop, a Dutch psychoanalyst and Jungian analyst, this book explores the concept of the unconscious and its role in shaping human behavior and personality. The book begins with an overview of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, including his ideas about the id, ego, and superego, as well as his theories of repression, the Oedipus complex, and the stages of psychosexual development. Van der Hoop then turns his attention to Jung's analytical psychology, which emphasizes the importance of the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation. Throughout the book, van der Hoop offers a critical analysis of both Freud and Jung's theories,