Carl Gustav Jung

Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist who explored the deep connections between the human psyche and symbols, myths, and religion. He introduced concepts like the collective unconscious—a pool of shared symbols and archetypes across cultures. Jung believed that metaphors in religious language reflect fundamental human experiences and emotions. By understanding these representations, we can better grasp our inner lives and shared humanity. His work emphasizes that art, dreams, and spiritual expressions serve as pathways to connect with our deeper selves and can facilitate personal and collective healing through symbolic meaning and mimesis.