C. G. Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded Analytical Psychology. His groundbreaking theories on the Collective Unconscious, ‣, and Individuation have made a lasting Impact on Psychology and the study of the human psyche. Jung's works, such as "Psychological Types" and "Modern Man in Search of a Soul," offer deep insights into Understanding personality and the human Experience. His legacy endures through the continued Exploration of his ideas in psychology, Therapy, and beyond.
Anecdotes
- Reported seeing an apparition of a sea serpent during his transatlantic voyage to America. Built a lakeside Stone tower by hand, serving as a personal retreat for Reflection and Creativity. Practiced creating mandalas daily, believing them to be expressions of the collective unconscious.
- Reported experiencing vivid Dreams that predicted the outbreak of World War I.
- Frequently engaged with the spiritual realm by conducting séances, during which he claimed to communicate with his deceased relatives.
Magnitudes
- Explore the depths of your inner world.
- Trust the Wisdom of your Unconscious Mind.
- Seek solitude to cultivate your inner world.
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The Rise of Psychoanalysis (Late 19th–early 20th centuries)
The Rise of Psychoanalysis (Late 19th–early 20th centuries)
The Role of the Dead in Interceding for the Living
The Role of the Dead in Interceding for the Living
Debate on Religious Experience in Jungian Psychology
Debate on Religious Experience in Jungian Psychology
