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This 25 page paper evaluates Carl Jung's theories, particularly as they pertain to the mentally ill and to the nature of dreams. His concept of the collective unconscious is explored in depth. The meaning and purpose of dreams are ultimately discussed as they manifest in schizophrenics and the depressed. Information on Jung's personal life is included as appropriate. Annotated bibliography lists 20 sources.
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This 25 page paper evaluates Carl Jungs theories, particularly as they pertain to the mentally ill and to the nature of dreams. His concept of the collective unconscious is explored
in depth. The meaning and purpose of dreams are ultimately discussed as they manifest in schizophrenics and the depressed. Information on Jungs personal life is included as appropriate. Annotated
bibliography lists 20 sources. SA139Jng.rtf I. Introduction To say that Carl Jung valued the relevance of dreams is an
understatement. Lohff (2000) says: " Its just a dream are four words you would never want to utter in front of Jung. You could, but then he would intellectually dissect
you like a biology class frog" (p.535). The psychiatrist is a bit of an enigma. While he embraces psychoanalytic theory, he is not completely immersed in psychology. Unlike his peers,
Jung believes that spirituality has a place and that it is not an obstacle to happiness. Rather, it is necessary for fulfillment. Thus, when it comes to dreams, Jung evaluates
them in a broader context than might Sigmund Freud. Rather than look at symbols and hidden sexual meanings, Jung takes those into account but does not negate the deep dark
crevices of the mind that dreams grow in. Everyone has had a horrific nightmare at least once in his or her life. They
have awoken to a world they recognize, but just barely. As they go through the motions of their day, they cannot shake the horror and perhaps dread sleeping again. Some
dreams that feel real are believed by some to be messages from angels, or at least psychic dreams. They are thought to be spiritual. While every group of people through
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