6 hours and 34 minutes
C. G. Jung
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The Basics: Audiobooks in Order
How do you make a towering thinker approachable in a single sitting? That is the wager of The Basics, a series of concise introductions, represented in our catalogue by Ruth Williams on C. G. Jung. In six hours and 34 minutes it distils Jung’s ideas for newcomers, and a 4.7 average from 43 listeners suggests it succeeds handsomely.
- 1 audiobooks
- 6 hours of listening
- 4.7/5 average (43 ratings)
- narrated by Lisa Coleman
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The The Basics audiobooks in order
6 hours and 34 minutes
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Series at a glance
| # | Title | Length | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | C. G. Jung | 6 hours and 34 minutes | 4.7/5 (43) |
Why listen to The Basics?
Non-fiction of this kind lives or dies by its narrator, and Lisa Coleman proves a steady guide. Her measured, clear reading gives dense psychological concepts room to breathe, which matters when you are meeting Jung’s ideas for the first time. This is audio that rewards attentive listening rather than background play, though the compact length keeps it from ever feeling like homework.Begin with the Jung volume, since it is the one we currently hold, and treat it as a test of whether the series format works for you. It suits curious general listeners, students wanting a foothold before tackling the primary texts, and anyone whose interest in psychology outstrips their patience for jargon.
Clara’s verdict
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
My verdict comes with a caveat: 43 ratings is a modest sample, so I hold the 4.7 average a little loosely. Still, that is an unusually strong score for introductory non-fiction, and my own listening bears it out. As a first step into Jung, this volume does precisely what it promises. I would like more entries in our catalogue before crowning the series, but this is an encouraging start.
Clara Whitmore, Founder & Literary Critic
Frequently asked questions
How many audiobooks are in the The Basics series?
Our catalogue lists 1 The Basics audiobooks, adding up to around 6 hours of listening.
Which The Basics audiobook should I start with?
Listeners rate C. G. Jung highest (4.7/5 across 43 ratings), but reading order usually starts with book 1.
Who narrates the The Basics audiobooks?
Most of the series is narrated by Lisa Coleman.
Are the The Basics audiobooks worth listening to?
Across the series, listeners average 4.7/5 from 43 ratings on Audible and Amazon.
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