The Nietzsche Podcast 90: Carl Jung - Archetypes & The Collective Unconscious
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Apr 23, 2024 Carl Jung, known for archetypes and the collective unconscious, explores mythic language, religious dreams, and the anima archetype. He delves into the wise old man motif, transformation, and Nietzsche's critique, emphasizing the complexity of the human psyche.
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Unseen Factors
- Jung's central idea is that mankind is not the maker of his own fate, but is influenced by unseen factors (gods).
- He aims to restore awareness of these unconscious factors and revive mythic language to understand them.
Collective Unconscious
- Jung observed patients recreating mythical imagery in dreams and art, suggesting a deeper, universal psychic layer.
- This collective unconscious is a language of images and symbols used to discuss significant life experiences.
Psychology and the Mythic
- Jung believed he wasn't original, but was returning to forgotten knowledge accessible through the unconscious.
- He saw psychology as the path to reintegrate our rational persona with powerful, unconscious archetypes.