Carl Jung on Instinct Lexicon Carl Jung Lexicon NYAAP Carl Jung on “Instinct.” Lexicon Instinct: An involuntary drive toward certain activities. All psychic processes whose energies are not under conscious control are instinctive.[“Definitions,””CW 6, par. 765.] Instincts in their original strength can render social adaptation almost impossible.[“The Transcendent Function,” CW 8, par. 161.] Instinct is…
I can only hope that your embargo on discussion will be lifted during your stay here. Freud/Jung Letters Dear Professor Freud, 29August 1911 I was overjoyed by your letter, being, as you know, very receptive to any recognition the father sees fit to bestow. It is more pleasing than the loud recognition conferred on this…
Carl Jung on Inflation Lexicon Jung Lexicon NYAAP Inflation: A state of mind characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, often compensated by feelings of inferiority. (See also mana-personality and negative inflation. Inflation, whether positive or negative, is a symptom of psychological possession, indicating the need to assimilate unconscious complexes or disidentify from the self.)…
Carl Jung Letter to Sandor Ferenczi Dear Colleague, [Sandor Ferenczi] It is very good that you convinced yourself to write the letter. You are completely right: one should not let a companionship like ours break apart. On the other hand, the complexes are active enough to keep such memories always fresh anyway. Transference could be…