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“There was need of a phantastic, indestructible optimism, and one far removed from all sense of reality, in order, for example, to discover in the shameful death of Christ really the highest salvation and the redemption of the world.”

Quote by Carl Jung

Book:Psychology of the Unconscious

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Psychology of the Unconscious

This book delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of the unconscious, examining its role in shaping human psychology and behavior. more

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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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Author:Carl Jung

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Book:Two Essays on Analytical Psychology

Source: Two Essays on Analytical Psychology

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Source: The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious