Introduction This report highlights the extraordinary works of the very well known psychologist, Carl Jung. During this report, you will be shown Jung’s early years and his background, his work in the field of psychology - specifically having to do with the collective unconscious, dream analysis and general studies of the human psyche. His contributions to the field, as well as his theories and legacy that he has left will also be outlined. Jung’s work in the field of psychology has impacted modern science and has been able to teach us aspects of the human mind that we would not have known about if it wasn’t for his findings. Jung was a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, having founded analytical psychology. His work has been highly influential …show more content…
He found himself to be the most content when he was left alone with his thoughts, enabling him to reflect and apprehend some important aspects of his life. In his novel, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, Jung (1963) states, “As a child I felt myself to be alone, and I am still, because I know things and must hint at things which others apparently know nothing of, and for the most part do not want to know.” Growing up, Jung believed that he had two personalities, one in which he was a typical schoolboy living in the era that he was in at the time. “Personality number 2”, as he put it, portrayed an authoritative and persuasive man from the past. His experiences while growing up are what led him to his conclusions about symbols, psychological archetypes, and the collective …show more content…
Soon enough, he had put together and written a piece called Studies in Word Association and mailed a copy of it to the one and only, Sigmund Freud. This occurrence is what led to the strong bond between the two men. Jung was able to spend a considerable amount of time working with Freud and learning from him, which ultimately had the greatest impact on Jung’s future theories and works. Jung did not just stop at learning about the unconscious mind. He wanted to take it further and learn about the human mind by means of dreams, philosophy and even myths. At this point, Freud considered Jung to be his protégé, but eventually Jung’s ideas started to expand. As his thoughts broadened and developed, his views diverged from those of Freud’s. This is ultimately what drew them apart as