Symbols of Transformation

Methodology and Conclusions

In «Symbols of Transformation», Carl Gustav Jung employs the methodology of analytical psychology to investigate symbols and their role in the process of individual transformation. Jung analyzes myths, religious images, and dreams to uncover the archetypal structures that shape human consciousness. He uses a comparative method, juxtaposing various cultural and historical contexts to demonstrate the universality of symbols. Jung concludes that symbols play a crucial role in the process of individuation, helping individuals integrate unconscious aspects of the psyche and achieve psychological wholeness. He asserts that personal transformation occurs through the awareness and interpretation of symbols, which act as mediators between the conscious and the unconscious.