In "The Undiscovered Self," C.G. Jung emphasizes the distinction between self-knowledge and the awareness of one's conscious ego. He argues that many individuals mistakenly equate self-knowledge with a superficial understanding of their personality traits and behaviors, which are merely aspects of their ego. This limited view prevents a deeper exploration of the self and its complexities.
Jung suggests that genuine self-knowledge involves delving beyond the ego to uncover unconscious aspects of...