

How To Find Your Soul with Plato, Carl Jung and James Hillman
7 snips Sep 6, 2023
Plato, Carl Jung, and James Hillman discuss finding the soul, harmonizing the psyche, the myth of Er, free will and fate in a spiritual reality, and the role of the psyche in shaping purpose and destiny.
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Soul Sickness
- Modern society has unprecedented data but lacks soul.
- Reconnecting with the invisible, soulful world is crucial for finding purpose.
Plato's Tripartite Soul
- Plato believed the soul (psyche) has three parts: eros (desire), thymos (passion), and logos (reason).
- These parts often conflict, causing internal struggles.
Harmonizing the Soul
- Plato's ideal of "justice" (dikaiosyne) is achieved by harmonizing the soul's three parts.
- This harmony lets each part fulfill its purpose, leading to a balanced life.