Carl Jung
Analytical Psychology
Jung explored the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the integration of the self through shadow work.
Key Works
Man and His Symbols
Explores how symbols reflect unconscious processes.
The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious
Introduces universal psychological patterns shared across humanity.
Core Ideas
Archetypes
Universal symbolic patterns like the hero, shadow, and anima/animus.
Collective Unconscious
A shared layer of unconscious material across humanity.
Individuation
The process of integrating different parts of the self into wholeness.
Influence Map
Influenced by: Freud · Mythology · Philosophy
Influenced: Joseph Campbell · Depth psychology · Modern storytelling
Why It Matters Today
Jung’s ideas shape modern therapy, storytelling, personality typing, and creative psychology.
Quote
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”
Related Thinkers
Freud · Joseph Campbell · Carl Rogers · William James