Self in Jungian psychology

The Self in Jungian psychology is a dynamic concept which has undergone numerous modifications since it was first conceptualised as one of the Jungian archetypes.^[1]

Historically, the Self, according to Carl Jung, signifies the unification of consciousness and unconsciousness in a person, and representing the psyche as a whole.^[2] It is realized as the product of individuation, which in his view is the process of integrating various aspects of one's personality. For Jung, the Self is an encompassing whole which acts as a container. It could be symbolized by a circle, a square, or a mandala.^[3]^[4]

^ Redfearn, J.W.T. (1985). My Self, My Many Selves. Academic Press. p. 25. ISBN 0-12-584555-3.
^ Josepf L. Henderson, "Ancient Myths and Modern Man" in C. G. Jung ed., Man and his Symbols (London 1978) p. 120
^ Research in the social scientific study of religion. Village, Andrew, Hood, Ralph W., Jr. Leiden: BRILL. 2017. p. 74. ISBN 9789004348936. OCLC 994146016.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
^ Lawson, Thomas T. (2008). Carl Jung, Darwin of the mind. London: Karnac. p. 161. ISBN 9781849406420. OCLC 727944810.

[J.W.T.-1] Redfearn, J.W.T. (1985). My Self, My Many Selves. Academic Press. p. 25. ISBN 0-12-584555-3.

[2] Josepf L. Henderson, "Ancient Myths and Modern Man" in C. G. Jung ed., Man and his Symbols (London 1978) p. 120

[3] Research in the social scientific study of religion. Village, Andrew, Hood, Ralph W., Jr. Leiden: BRILL. 2017. p. 74. ISBN 9789004348936. OCLC 994146016.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)

[:0-4] Lawson, Thomas T. (2008). Carl Jung, Darwin of the mind. London: Karnac. p. 161. ISBN 9781849406420. OCLC 727944810.

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