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90: Carl Jung - Archetypes & The Collective Unconscious

The Nietzsche Podcast

CHAPTER

Exploration of Wise Old Man Archetype and Nietzsche's Zarathustra

This chapter delves into Jung's analysis of the wise old man archetype, exploring its symbolism and connection to the soul's journey into darkness. It transitions to Nietzsche's Zarathustra as a post-nihilistic figure embodying the relativity of good and evil, resonating with various religious philosophies. Jung and Nietzsche's examination of mystical wise figures like Zarathustra and Hermes aims to guide individuation and highlight the role of archetypes in shaping human thought processes.

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