A psique japonesa - grandes temas dos contos de fadas japoneses

Ludmila da Silva Pires

Authors

Ludmila da Silva Pires Faculdade de Estudos Administrativos de Minas Gerais

Keywords:

analytical psychology, Japanese fairy tales, Hayao Kawai, Japanese culture

Abstract

This article is a review of the book The Japanese psyche – major motifs in the fairy tales of Japan, written by Hayao Kawai. After a brief contextualization about the author and his work, which aimed to transform analytical psychology in a body of thought and practice that could grasp the Japanese mind, there is a critical analysis of the Kawai’s work and his theoretical formulation.

Author Biography

Ludmila da Silva Pires, Faculdade de Estudos Administrativos de Minas Gerais

Degree in psychology by Faculty of Administratives Studies of Minas Gerais (2014). Professional practices in the áreas of public policies, developing projects in the third sector and in the psychologist’s ethical code. Currently, teaches courses of oriental body practices and work as a project coordinator at the NGO Espaço Mãos Dadas.