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Jung's Red Book
- Jung's Red Book, a personal project, details his visionary experiences during a mental breakdown in 1913-1914.
- It remained unpublished until 2009, raising concerns about Jung's sanity.
Jung's Breakdown and Motivation
- Jung's mental breakdown stemmed from his falling out with Freud and subsequent isolation.
- He chose to confront his unconscious, believing he couldn't help patients without similar experiences.
Jung's Disagreements with Freud
- Jung's break with Freud arose from disagreements about sexuality, childhood experiences, the unconscious, and spirituality.
- Jung criticized Freud's limited view of the unconscious and cynicism towards spiritual matters.