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The Jung 2.0 web site is for those who are interested in a "progressive Jungian psychology", a Jungian psychology that is conscious of the danger of obsolesce of contemporary psychotherapies in general . . . and is dedicated to trying to make Jungian thinking viable in the 21st century. The members of this community are especially open to learning from and incorporating modern sciences (specifically evolutionary psychology and neurobiology). It is not afraid to suggest and debate revisions and offer constructive criticisms of both Jungian thinking and Jung's original ideas and writings. The articles available on this page introduce readers to progressive and thought provoking views of Carl Jung and his psychology.
We have a deep respect for Jung, both the man and his ideas. We know that Jung was an innovator and a man who was able to deeply contemplate and experience the Opposites, and who gave us a useful and complex theory of psychology. We do not take lightly this debt to Jung, but believes that it is in keeping with the spirit of Jung himself that innovation and incorporation of modern scientific evidence would benefit Jungian thought today
A major concern of is that Jungianism has sacrificed scientific rigor in favor of a more-religious belief. With this loss of science there has been an equal loss of "gnostic Jungianism", the kind of philosophical orientation that seeks to know rather than merely to believe.
This being the case, Jung 2.0 places a heavier emphasis on (as well as greater scrutiny of) depth psychology theories than many Jungians do today. Jung 2.0 is not content with the acceptance that the psyche has been "all figured out" by existing Jungian theories, nor is it content with the totemization of the "numinous and unquestionable unconscious". This is not to say that Jung 2.0 is not interested in praxis, also . . . but we lean toward the notion that the weakest links in the chain are matters of theory more so than praxis. If Jungian analytical techniques can be improved, we feel that improvement will flow from revisions to the Jungian understanding of psyche, archetype, individuation, instinct, woundedness, and disease.
Images of the unconscious, by
Alexei Kurakin This article offers suggestions to why Jungian psychology struggles to make itself heard. This article is used with the kind permission of the author; his web site can be viewed at: Alexei Kurakin Home Page |
Evolutionary Jungian Psychology Bruce J. MacLennan describes an important convergence taking place between Jungian psychology, evolutionary psychology, and neuroscience Evolutionary Psychology, Complex Systems, and Social Theory Using a Jungian approach this article explains why we have to hold the tension of the opposites: on one hand, the phylogenetic or species-specific nature of the human mind, which defines the raw materials we have to work with, and on the other, our equally human ability to consciously and critically understand and govern our perception and behavior—in the context of human nature—and thereby to make our individual contributions to the evolution of our society. Both of these articles are used with the kind permission of the author, his web site can be viewed at: Bruce MacLennan's Home page
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Is the Modern Psyche Undergoing a Rite of Passage? In this thought provoking article Richard Tarnas sets forth the concept that Western culture is undergoing an inititiation process. This article is used with the kind permission of the the author, his web site can be seen at: Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View |
From Psyche to Memory :
Cognitive Science and the Analyst’s Memory A Jungian analyst discusses the analyst's memory as it relates to the analytical process using data from Cognitive science. This article is used with kind permission of the author, Soren Ekstrom, editor of the JOURNAL OF JUNGIAN THEORY AND PRACTICE, a publication of the C.G. Jung Institute of New York. The current and archived editions of the journal can be found at: Journal of Jungian Theory and Practice. The home page of the C.G. Jung Institute of New York is accessed at: C. G. Jung Institute of New York. |
Jonathan Haidt teaches Social Psychology at the University of Virginia. His thought provoking writing seems to contain echos of Jung. One of his most interesting articles is: The Emotional Dog and its Rational Tail: A Social Intuitionist Approach to Moral Judgment This article is provided with kind permission of the author. You can view his web site, with links to more of his writing at: Jonathan Haidt's Home Page |
John Dourley is a Cathloic Priest and a Jungian Analyst. Jung's notion of God is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Jung's psychology. This article by Dourley is a lucid and interesting explanation of Jung's position: Jung and the Recall of the Gods. The link to this article is provided by the kind permission of the C.G. Jung Institute of New York, the home page can be accessed at: C. G. Jung Institute of New York. |
This essay by David Tacey critically compares Jungian psychology and New Age thinking: Jung and the New Age: A Study in Contrasts This essay appears by the kind permission of the author, he is Associate Professor of English and Reader in Psychoanalytic Studies at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. |
In this charming and witty essay Ginnete Paris, contrasting Hillman with Giegerich, shows that we must, at times, be willing to look beyond the archetypal image and seek the logic the life of the Soul is conveying: Giegerich/Hillman: What is Going on? This article appears by the kind permission of Dr. Paris who teaches Archetypal and Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. Her web site can be accessed at: Ginette Paris, Ph.D. Dr. Paris' book: Wisdom of the Psyche: Depth Psychology after Neuroscience expands on, and offers more explanation of the themes explored in the essay posted here. Read the preface of the book and reviews at: Wisdom of the Psyche. |
An unpublished paper describing Jung's model of the psyche, adapted from the notes of a talk given to a small professional group: Jung's Model of the Psyche. This paper is presented here by the kind permission of the author, Dr. Irene Gad, who is a member of the Jung Society of Washington. |
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The relationship between Jung's psychology, Bhuddism and Christianity is explored in this article by James Heisig: Jung, Christianity, and Buddhism James Heisig is a philosopher who has specialized in the field of philosophy of religion. He has published several books, their topics ranging amongst the notion of God in Jungian psychology, the Kyoto School of Philosophy, and contemporary interreligious faith. He currently resides in Nagoya, Japan, where he continues to conduct research in the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture. This article appears by the kind permission of the author. The web site of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture can be accessed at: Nanzan Institute |
Three articles, by Jungian Analyst, John Beebe correlating basic archetypes with typology: 1. 8 archetypes guide how the function-attitudes are expressed in an individual psyche. 2. Part 1: The spine and its shadow. 3. Part Two: The Arms and their Shadow. These articles appear by the kind permission of the author who is a Jungian Analyst in San Francisco, CA. |
Lee Robbins, Compares Jung's concept of the "empty archeype" and the Self with the Bhuddist notion of emptiness or shunyata. Jung’s Empty Self: a Buddhist and Postmodern Perspective. Lee Robbins, Ph.D, LCSW serves on the executive committee of the IAJS and is on the faculty of the Gallatin School at New York University where she teaches interdisciplinary courses in the history of depth psychology. Dr. Robbins is a psychotherapist in private practice and a candidate in the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association. She is a student of the history and literature of Theravada Buddhism. This article appears by her kind permission. |
A textbook chapter titled: Depth Psychology and Integrity This article appears by the kind permission of F. Christopher Reynolds, one of its authors. |
By the kindness and generousity of the Fay Lecture Series on Analytical Psychology and Texas A & M University (TAMU) Press a series of free, downloadable books related to Jungian Studies and Analytical Psychology is available online. The free titles available are: 1. Verena Kast, on Joy |
A two-part essay by Paul Budding describes the historical context of Jungian psychology and the various school of Jungian psychology. This essay appears here by the kind permission of the author, more of his writing can be found at: docstoc
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This essay, The Question of Victor White, by the late James Arraj, proposes two levels of interpreting Jungian psychology as a spiritual resource. This essay appears by the kind permission of Tyra Arraj, James Arraj's widow. The Arraj web site, INNER EXPLORATIONS, is active and a source of many interesting essays, videos, interviews and related materials. |
An interesting comment by Jung about how his work will be carried on: "Who Will Carry on My Work?" |
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An hour-long interview video of Jung from 1957. Face to Face With Jung. |
