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Listen to Carl Jung's response to Martin Buber’s critique of his work, addressing the misunderstandings surrounding his views on Gnosticism, agnosticism, and the role of metaphysical ideas in psychology. Jung clarifies that his primary focus as a psychiatrist is to investigate and interpret empirical facts rather than to engage in philosophical or theological speculation. He expresses his frustration with critics who misinterpret his exploration of the unconscious as either spiritual doctrine or metaphysical assertions, when in fact, Jung emphasizes the importance of understanding archetypal images as autonomous psychic contents rather than literal metaphysical entities.
Jung's discourse delves into the nature of the unconscious and its relationship with the conscious mind, explaining how archetypal forces can exert considerable influence on an individual's psyche. These forces, often represented in religious and metaphysical imagery, are not to be taken as supernatural beings but rather as powerful psychological realities that shape human experience. Jung critiques metaphysicians and theologians who, in his view, too readily conflate psychological experiences with absolute truths, cautioning against the overreach of faith-based claims in matters that are fundamentally psychological in nature.
Throughout this reply, Jung reiterates his empirical approach, emphasizing that his work does not attempt to construct a system of belief or ideology, but rather seeks to interpret the psychic phenomena that emerge from human experience. He calls on his critics, including Buber, to recognize that his exploration of the unconscious is grounded in clinical observations and factual material, rather than metaphysical speculation. Jung closes by reaffirming his stance as a physician of the human psyche, one who seeks to heal by understanding the deep and often paradoxical nature of the unconscious mind, while leaving religious and metaphysical interpretations to theologians and philosophers.
This response serves as a powerful reminder of Jung’s commitment to an empirical psychology that respects the complexities of the human psyche, while also acknowledging the influence of spiritual and religious symbols as reflections of deeper unconscious processes.
Uploaded as a piece on it's own, and as a part of the playlist "Reading Guide - An Introduction To Jung’s Collected Works" by Rafael Krüger, a Jungian Therapist. Rafael is a friend of mine and has a great teaching style with contagious energy!
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From Carl Jung's Collected Works: Volume 18 Chapter 12.
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