Expert Opinion on Two Contradictory Psychiatric Reports in Bloomington, MN

C.G. Jung's early 1906 work "Expert Opinion on Two Contradictory Psychiatric Reports" (original German: Obergutachten über zwei widersprechende psychiatrische Gutachten" is a window into Jung's clinical work and the development of his therapeutic method. Jung's article discusses two cases involving conflicting psychiatric reports. In both cases, the individuals were accused of fraudulent activities and the question of their mental state was investigated. The first case (referred to as Case A) involves a woman who allegedly defrauded two people by claiming to have won a lottery prize. The second case (referred to as Case B) involves a woman who also defrauded someone using a similar lottery-related scheme. The article presents the results of psychiatric assessments in both cases. In addition to the modern and readable translation, this updated edition includes an illuminating afterword by the translator, offering critical reflections on the context, philosophical underpinnings, and continuing significance of Jung's ideas. In addition to providing clarity for contemporary readers of this particular work, the afterword situates the work within the broader arc of Jung's philosophy and explains this early clinical work in context. Accompanied by a timeline of Jung's life and work and other supplementary material, this edition contextualizes the theories within his personal, cultural, and historical milieu, providing an indispensable guide for both newcomers and seasoned scholars of Jungian psychology.