A Conversation with Malcolm Guite
The Theology Pugcast
Coleridge's Unconscious: A Divine Perspective
This chapter contrasts the unconscious as theorized by Coleridge with the views of Freud and Jung, emphasizing Coleridge's belief in divine insights over mere suppressed desires. It critiques reductivism in literature and sexuality, advocating for deeper engagement with texts that reveal spiritual connections. The discussion culminates in a reevaluation of the universe, suggesting it resembles a poem rich in meaning, rather than a mechanistic clockwork, and highlights the essential role of imagination in understanding our reality.
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