Carl
Jung

Carl Gustav Jung was born on July 26, 1875, in Kesswil, Switzerland. Early in his career, he was associated with Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Both were deeply interested in the unconscious mind, but by the 1910s, they had parted ways due to theoretical disagreements. While Freud focused on the personal unconscious and repressed desires, Jung delved into the collective unconscious, which he believed was a reservoir of shared experiences and symbols across all human cultures.

Jung's exploration into the psyche led him to develop the theory of archetypes – universal symbols and patterns that influence human behavior and experiences. He believed that by recognizing and integrating these archetypes, individuals could achieve a process he termed "individuation", reaching a harmony between the conscious and unconscious. Apart from his pioneering work in psychology, Jung was deeply invested in studying world religions, mythology, and alchemy, seeing them as pathways to understanding the human psyche.

Throughout his life, Jung authored several influential books, including "Psychological Types", "The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious", and "Man and His Symbols". His interdisciplinary approach to psychology has made his work relevant in various fields beyond psychiatry, such as anthropology, religious studies, and the arts. Jung passed away on June 6, 1961, in Küsnacht, Switzerland, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence and inspire the field of psychology and beyond.