He speaks about 'divine savagery and ruthlessness' in human behaviour. This argument is based on his concept of the shadow which refers to aspects of the self which are repressed in the socialisation process. — Jack Cummins
But from a philosophical point, what I wish to ask is does his idea of the shadow and the capacity for destruction have any relevance for our understanding of human nature? — Jack Cummins
Could it be of relevance for us in understanding our own destructive potential, including the personal, such as suicidal tendencies and other forms of destruction including alcohol and drug addiction. — Jack Cummins
'Everything now depends on man: immense power of destruction is given into his hand, and the question is whether he can resist the power to use it — Jack Cummins
Jung was writing in 1954 and was able to see the infernal possibilities of nuclear war. — Jack Cummins
Jung is saying that we all have a shadow side — Jack Cummins
I think that many people choose to be blind, — Jack Cummins
I wrote the thread in order to create discussion of mass identity, because I think that cultural issues are an important matter. — Jack Cummins
It seems to hint that psychological theory has a self fulfilling prophecy. — Jack Cummins
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