The Cunning of Geist
049 - Conscious & Unconscious Mind: the Shadow, Jung, and Hegel
Mar 13, 2022
This podcast explores Carl Jung's theory of the shadow and its connection to Hegel's philosophy. It discusses the conscious and unconscious mind, the role of the shadow in judgment, and the importance of integrating the unconscious into conscious life. The parallels between Jung's individuation process and Hegel's philosophy are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of self-consciousness.
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- Integrating the shadow through individuation leads to greater psychological integration and consciousness, similar to Hegel's dialectical approach.
- Confronting and integrating the shadow allows individuals to grow, become more conscious, and free themselves from projecting negative traits onto others.
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Jung's Theory of the Shadow and Individuation
In this episode, the podcast explores Carl Jung's theory of the shadow and its relationship to Hegel's philosophy. The shadow represents the unconscious mind, which includes both positive and negative aspects of one's personality. Jung saw individuation as the process of integrating the shadow, leading to greater psychological integration and consciousness. This process is similar to Hegel's dialectical approach, which involves negation and resolution on a higher level. Jungian therapy aims to bring the unconscious elements to light, allowing individuals to grow, increase self-awareness, and become more free.
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