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The Second International Congress for Analytical Psychology was held at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich between 24 and 31 August 1962, one year later than had been intended. A number of factors contributed to this—prominent among them was the retirement, owing to ill health, of R. Moody, the President. F. Riklin generously stepped into his shoes and the Swiss Society for Analytical Psychology once again agreed to organize the Congress.
Taken as a whole there was rather more open conflict than during the first Congress (reported in this Journal, 4, 2, pp. 187f.) and emotional elements erupted into the scientific discussions. A paper by M. Jackson evoked most affect and is published in the present issue of this Journal. It is followed by Esther Harding's critical appreciation and by Jackson's reply. Further comment seems unnecessary.
The Swiss Society displayed its characteristic and generous hospitality, beginning with a reception at the Muraltengut, where the President of the Government of the Canton of Zürich and the City Council, the President of the Swiss Society for Analytical Psychology, and the President of the International Society welcomed the Congress members.
Next was a generous reception given by H. K. Fierz as President of the Swiss Society for Analytical Psychology.
On Sunday, 26 August, followed the almost traditionally enjoyable boat trip on the lake of Zürich. It was beautiful weather, which continued throughout the Congress, and the excursion created almost ideal opportunities for establishing or developing new contacts between Congress members.
A splendid banquet at the Grand Hotel Dolder was enriched by a number of witty and informative speeches. Thus terminated the Congress in a convivial atmosphere.
The main business was begun by the President who said:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One year later than was originally planned, I have pleasure in opening the Second International Congress for Analytical Psychology.
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