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“The discussion of the sexual problem is only a somewhat crude prelude to a far deeper question, and that is the question of the psychological relationship between the sexes. In comparison with this the other pales into insignificance, and with it we enter the real domain of woman. Woman's psychology is founded on the principle of Eros, the great binder and loosener, whereas from ancient times the ruling principle ascribed to man is Logos.”

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Book:The Collected Works of C. G. Jung: Civilization in transition
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The Collected Works of C. G. Jung: Civilization in transition

This collection brings together a series of essays and articles by Carl Gustav Jung, focusing on the transformation of societies and cultures. It delves into the psychological underpinnings of these changes, offering insights into the human psyche and its role in societal evolution. more

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Carl Jung

Carl Jung, born on July 26, 1875, and died on June 6, 1961, was a renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist. His theories have had a profound impact on fields such as psychology, psychiatry, and religious studies. Jung proposed the theory of personality types, the concept of the collective unconscious, and founded analytical psychology. more

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