The Nietzsche Podcast 91: Carl Jung - Nietzsche on the Couch
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Apr 30, 2024 Psychoanalyst Carl Jung and Nietzsche's interplay examined. Topics cover Jung's hypothesis of Nietzsche being possessed by an archetype, contrasting views on myth and religion, Nietzsche's declaration of God's death, and the reconnecting of the mythical with modern society.
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The Death of Pan
- Jung recounts a tale of sailors hearing the cry "Great Pan is dead", marking the end of an era.
- This anecdote illustrates the psychological impact of a god's death and the transition to a new age.
Nietzsche's Inflation
- Jung analyzes Nietzsche's writing style in Zarathustra, noting its forced quality.
- He attributes this to Nietzsche's "inflation" with the Zarathustra archetype, hindering full realization of the ideas.
Seeking Lost Religion
- Jung argues that Nietzsche's use of Christian language stems from the void left by God's death.
- Nietzsche unconsciously sought what religion provided, even while rejecting it.