July 26
Born
Carl Jung
1875 -
CARL JUNG,
Swiss psychiatrist born (d. 1961) Jung's unique and broadly influential
approach to psychology has emphasized understanding the psyche through
exploring the worlds of dreams, art, mythology, world religion and
philosophy. Although he was a theoretical psychologist and practicing
clinician for most of his life, much of his life's work was spent
exploring other realms, including Eastern and Western philosophy,
alchemy, astrology, sociology, as well as literature and the arts.
His most notable
contributions include his concept of the psychological archetype, the
collective unconscious, and his theory of synchronicity. Jung emphasized
the importance of balance and harmony. He cautioned that modern humans
rely too heavily on science and logic and would benefit from integrating
spirituality and appreciation of the unconscious realm. It is for this
reason that Jungian ideas are not typically included in curriculum of
most major universities' psychology departments, but are occasionally
explored in humanities departments.
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