S2 Ep96. The Origins of Evil Part 3. The destructiveness in the human psyche. episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 30, 2024 · 30 MIN

S2 Ep96. The Origins of Evil Part 3. The destructiveness in the human psyche.

from The Quest: Vision in an Age of Crisis. Jungian Psychotherapy · host Alan Mulhern

What is the origin of the destructiveness in humans towards the world of nature? We examine firstly the consequences, values and paradigms of Business Civilization such as  removal from nature, hyper-technological rationalism, intense consumerism, over-emphasis on science and calculation, exaggerated individualism and so on. These become more intensified in the contemporary period with huge destructive consequences. It is these traits that need to change in order to modify our destructive impact. Secondly, we explore depth psychology, with reference to ideas of Freud, Jung, Klein and Grof. They all refer to a basic dualism in the unconscious. On the one hand  great creativity, on the other an extraordinary capacity for destruction. Business Civilization needs to be "put on the couch". Unless it integrates its profound negativity it cannot last.

What is the origin of the destructiveness in humans towards the world of nature? We examine firstly the consequences, values and paradigms of Business Civilization such as  removal from nature, hyper-technological rationalism, intense consumerism, over-emphasis on science and calculation, exaggerated individualism and so on. These become more intensified in the contemporary period with huge destructive consequences. It is these traits that need to change in order to modify our destructive impact. Secondly, we explore depth psychology, with reference to ideas of Freud, Jung, Klein and Grof. They all refer to a basic dualism in the unconscious. On the one hand  great creativity, on the other an extraordinary capacity for destruction. Business Civilization needs to be "put on the couch". Unless it integrates its profound negativity it cannot last.

NOW PLAYING

S2 Ep96. The Origins of Evil Part 3. The destructiveness in the human psyche.

0:00 30:49

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Quest: Vision in an Age of Crisis. Jungian Psychotherapy?

This episode is 30 minutes long.

When was this The Quest: Vision in an Age of Crisis. Jungian Psychotherapy episode published?

This episode was published on April 30, 2024.

What is this episode about?

What is the origin of the destructiveness in humans towards the world of nature? We examine firstly the consequences, values and paradigms of Business Civilization such as  removal from nature, hyper-technological rationalism, intense consumerism,...

Can I download this The Quest: Vision in an Age of Crisis. Jungian Psychotherapy episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!