Sonu Shamdasani
Historian of Jungian thought and scholar responsible for publishing the Red Book, serving as the expert guest discussing the critical edition and retranslation of Jung's Collected Works.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 10min
Have We Ever Really Read Jung? Sonu Shamdasani on the Collected Works Crisis
In this discussion, Sonu Shamdasani, a historian of Jungian thought and the mind behind the publication of the Red Book, reveals the shocking distortions in Jung's Collected Works due to prior editing. He shares insights on why a new critical edition is essential, correcting translation errors, and exploring Jung’s original ideas. Shamdasani discusses chronological arrangements that unveil Jung's intellectual evolution, and hints at fascinating unpublished materials to come. This journey not only honors Jung's true legacy but promises to enrich our understanding of his profound insights.
Nov 26, 2020 • 53min
Visionary Imagination: Jung’s Private Journals
This week’s guest is Sonu Shamdasani, a Professor at University College London and a leading expert on Jung's work. They delve into Jung's recently published Black Books, revealing insights from his most challenging inner experiences. Sonu shares how these writings connect to Jung's broader theories on imagination and the psyche. Listeners also learn about the vital mission of the Philemon Foundation to publish Jung's unpublished works and the ongoing need for support to keep Jung's revolutionary ideas alive.
