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Carl Jung and Maximus the confessor on psychic development : the dynamics between the 'psychological' and the 'spiritual'

Title
Carl Jung and Maximus the confessor on psychic development : the dynamics between the 'psychological' and the 'spiritual' / G.C. Tympas.
Author
Tympas, G. C.
Publication
London ; New York : Routledge, 2014.

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xvii, 203 pages; 25 cm
Summary
In what ways does psychological development differ from spiritual development and psychological experience from spiritual experience? Bringing together two disparate theories under a trans-disciplinary framework, G.C. Tympas presents a comparison of Carl Jung's theory of psychic development and Maximus the Confessor's model of spiritual progress. An 'evolutional' relationship between the 'psychological' and the 'spiritual' is proposed for a dynamic interpretation of spiritual experience. Carl Jung and Maximus the Confessor on Psychic Development offers a creative synthesis of elements and directions from both theories and further explores: - Jung's views on religion in a dialogue with Maximus' concepts - The different directions and goals of Jung's and Maximus' models - Jung's 'Answer to Job' in relation to Maximus' theory of 'final restoration'. Tympas argues that a synthesis of Jung's and Maximus' models comprises a broader trans-disciplinary paradigm of development, which can serve as a pluralistic framework for considering the composite psycho-spiritual development. Constructively combining strands of differing disciplines, this book will appeal to those looking to explore the dialogue between analytical psychology, early Christian theology and Greek philosophy.
Subject
  • Jung, C. G. 1875-1961
  • Maximus, Confessor, Saint, approximately 580-662
  • Maximus, Confessor, 580-662
  • Jung, Carl G., 1875-1961
  • Psychology and religion
  • Analytische Psychologie
  • Psychische Entwicklung
  • Religion
  • Spiritualität
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-194) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- The "psychological" and the "spiritual" : an evolutional relationship -- Jung and the post-Jungians on religion : breakthroughs and limitations -- Maximus and Jung on the foundations of the psyche -- The directions and the stages of psychic development -- The psychic functions and spiritual experience -- The ultimate goal : a question of wholeness or holiness? -- "Answer to job" : a dark side or an eschatological light? -- Conclusion: a transdisciplinary paradigm of psychic development.
Call Number
JFE 16-1718
ISBN
  • 9780415625166
  • 0415625165
  • 9780415625173
  • 0415625173
  • 1317800184
  • 9781317800187
  • 9781315812984 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
2013040117
OCLC
864418201
Author
Tympas, G. C., author.
Title
Carl Jung and Maximus the confessor on psychic development : the dynamics between the 'psychological' and the 'spiritual' / G.C. Tympas.
Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge, 2014.
Edition
First edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-194) and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 16-1718
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