Carl Gustav Jung's contribution to the understanding of the human psyche marks him as a leading figure in analytic psychology. Jung developed the idea of the collective unconscious and of archetypes – the models that fill our mental world with content, as well as the concepts of extroversion and introversion. He researched human thinking, instincts, emotions, and the origin and meaning of dreams, leaving a significant mark on psychology and on Western culture in general.

The course introduces the students to Jung's life and work, and to his ideas, which have become milestones on the way to understanding the human psyche and human behavior. We will investigate Jung's view of the psyche's structure, and explore his often-controversial ideas on religion, the occult, alchemy and extra-sensory perception. We will also look at ways to apply Jung's theory to the study of literature and culture.