Psychology and the Occult

This text is a collection of excerpts from Carl Jung's Psychology and the Occult, specifically focusing on case studies exploring altered states of consciousness. Jung analyzes instances of somnambulism, hysteria, and mediumship, examining the psychological mechanisms behind these phenomena. He connects these unusual experiences to the unconscious mind, exploring the roles of autonomous complexes and the collective unconscious. The excerpts also discuss the implications of these cases for understanding belief in spirits and the limitations of purely materialistic viewpoints. Finally, Jung's personal experience with a seemingly haunted house is presented as an illustrative case study.