The Psychology of the Unconscious is a significant milestone in the work of Carl Gustav Jung, as it marks his first public differentiation from Sigmund Freud and essentially follows his own spiritual path, providing a new dimension to the science of Psychology.

Without belittling or rejecting the Freudian approach to libido, he expresses the view that beyond sexual psychic energy, there are other forces that direct the libido. He dares to dive into the deep waters of mythology and folklore, aiming to reveal the existence of a common bond between erotic desire and carnal longing, which unites all humans and bridges the gap between the many different ancient peoples and the peoples of today.

And this revelation is merely the starting point for advocating a new idea he has for humanity, the idea that every individual is capable of achieving emotional and intellectual inner autonomy.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]