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HISTORY This Week

Freud & Jung: The Original Dream Team

Mar 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guests Satya Doyle Byock, a Jungian psychotherapist and author, and George Makari, a psychiatrist and historian, delve into the complex relationship between Freud and Jung. They explore their groundbreaking meeting in 1907, revealing how their theories about the unconscious shaped modern psychology. The conversation highlights the tensions that emerged over differing views on dreams and the collective unconscious, illuminating how their once strong friendship crumbled under philosophical disagreements.
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  • Freud and Jung's groundbreaking 13-hour meeting in 1907 marked a pivotal moment in psychology, exploring the complexities of the unconscious mind.
  • Their eventual split over differing theories on the unconscious and sexuality reshaped their careers and the future of psychological thought.

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The Pioneers of Psychology

In March 1907, a historic meeting took place in Vienna between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, two influential figures in the field of psychology. Freud, already established as the father of psychoanalysis, had developed key theories regarding the unconscious, including the Oedipus Complex and the significance of dreams. Jung, greatly inspired by Freud's work, introduced his own innovative ideas centered around the concept of word association, which he believed could unveil deeper psychological insights. Their initial conversation spanned an impressive 13 hours, demonstrating the profound connection and shared vision they had toward understanding the intricacies of the human psyche.

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