The Sacred Speaks

79: Bernardo Kastrup – Decoding Jung’s Metaphysics

Feb 21, 2022
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ANECDOTE

How Jung Hooked A Teen

  • Bernardo discovered the I Ching as a teen and found Jung's introduction unexpectedly rational and compelling.
  • That youthful encounter launched a lifelong engagement with Jung and mythic thinking.
INSIGHT

Layers Hidden In Older Texts

  • Written works carry multiple layers of meaning beyond the literal words, including cadence and cultural connotations.
  • Most modern readers miss those subtle layers because they lack immersion in the original ethos.
INSIGHT

Claiming The Western Lineage

  • Kastrup locates his intellectual lineage in the Western tradition starting with the pre-Socratics.
  • He embraces that lineage despite disagreements, seeing unique contributions across eras.
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