Jung Quote by Gary Valentine Lachman
““In 1933 a German branch of the International Society was founded with Matthias Göring as president; needless to say it was gleichgeschaltet and Göring ensured that the rest of the society followed suit. Jung countered Göring by redrafting the society’s rules, allowing Jewish members who had been forced to resign from the German branch to join as individuals. As editor of the society’s journal, Jung made sure that work by Jewish members continued to be published, and that work by Jewish psychologists was reviewed. But as the journal was published in Germany, Jung had little hands-on control, and was enraged when Göring inserted a pro-Nazi statement in an issue in 1933, endorsing Mein Kampf as a core text for all psychotherapists and obliging all members to declare their loyalty to the Fuehrer. The statement was supposed to be included in only the German edition of the journal, but Göring overstepped Jung—something he did more than once—and Jung was furious to find his name among the statement’s endorsers.””
About This Quote
Source Historical account: International Society of Psychoanalysis, 1933–1934, archival records
Jung resisted Nazi influence in his field, protecting Jewish colleagues while confronting institutional pressure
In simple terms: Jung fought Nazi control, supporting Jewish scholars despite limited power
Key Takeaway
Stand up for ethical standards even when influence is constrained
Themes
ethics
professional integrity
political oppression
Mood
frustration
determination
defiance
Type
historical
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- editing journals
- protecting colleagues
- responding to political pressure
- maintaining scholarly standards
Key Concepts
Nazi regime
psychology
academic freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How can professionals balance safety and resistance under authoritarian regimes?
- What strategies can protect vulnerable members in hostile institutions?
A Different Perspective
Jung’s limited control reduced his ability to prevent all propaganda
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