A review by nitin_kishore
Man and His Symbols by C.G. Jung

3.0

I loved how the book mentioned modern art as an example to understand the transition between older paintings and now as a consequence of the western population relying on rationality and forsaking everything else that was a part of their psyche only to be eventually haunted by their subconscious symbolism in the dreams. I believe that explains why those prone to anxiety and depression find meaning and answers in such art and consider it sophisticated while those more in tune with themselves can see it as scribbles and garbage. The ego can act as a bridge between the conscious and the collective unconscious shared by everyone.Self realization of the purpose would lead to individualism and a persona rather than narcissism. Embrace the shadow, be the knight, slay the dragon, save the damsel in distress and become who you were meant to be