Carl Jung - ONLINE MEETING

Name: Carl Jung - ONLINE MEETING
Start: 2024-04-14T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-14T10:30:00-04:00

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Chris A.

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Hello, everyone.

We will be discussing the life of Carl Jung. I am going to try an experiment this time. Pick 1 (or both) of these 2 books to read. We will compare notes.

Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Jung (An Autobiography) - 430 pages

Jung’s Quest for Wholeness by Curtis D. Smith – 182 pages. This one is out-of-print, but you can buy it used on Amazon or eBay.

If the books are too expensive or you unable to get them in time, then I would recommend watching the documentaries about his life (links below).

Most people do not realize what an impact Carl Jung has in our culture.

The Myers-Briggs test is based off his philosophy (Introvert / extrovert; sensing / feeling).
The ideas of the collective unconscious / archetypes / the shadow / synchronicity
Impacted many artists like The Beatles / Jackson Pollock, Herman Hesse, David Bowie, Stanley Kubrick, and many others

Here are some key questions to keep in mind while pondering his life:

Do you think he lived a meaningful life? Why or why not?
If Carl Jung was given 2 - 3 minutes to give a summary of what he thinks makes life meaningful, what do you think he would say?
Based on this, how do you reconcile (if at all) his thoughts with your thoughts on how to make life meaningful?
Is there anything about his life that resonates / inspires / challenges you?
After reading this book, do you feel the need to change anything about your own life - did you pick up on anything that helps you reorient your life to move toward finding more meaning in your own life?

Here are some additional links to resources about his life: