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“The 'squaring of the circle' is one of the many archetypal motifs which form the basic patterns of our dreams and fantasies. But it is distinguished by the fact that it is one of the most important of them from the functional point of view. Indeed, it could even be called the archetype of wholeness.”

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The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious

This book delves into the theories of Carl Jung, focusing on the idea that archetypes are universal patterns of thought and imagery that influence human behavior and creativity. It examines the various archetypes, such as the hero, the mother, and the trickster, and their manifestation in dreams, myths, and literature. more

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Carl Jung
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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