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Cartesian dualism is analyzed as a psychological image, instead of as a philosophical proposition. This is done by first arguing that elements of existing commentary are indicative of a psychological complex, acting unconsciously, in contemporary academic communities. As a hermeneutic study, these elements are then further interpreted through a Jungian lens, specifically cultural complex theory. Myth is used to highlight and identify the deep psychological structures that are active in what I am calling the Cartesian Split complex. In this new context, possible origins are explored in cultural history, as well as its purpose, with potential lessons offered for a wide range of academic fields, including depth psychology. Specifically, there is a call to refine terminology used for consciousness, as well as for the overall mind-body dichotomy. Also, a new approach is offered for the history of consciousness. Most importantly, a diagnosis is given concerning the present nature of consciousness, and a potential remedy is offered, in the form of a new reading of the original texts. Such a new reading, however, depends on a new perspective, that which is constructed by the present study.
Advisor: | Le Grice, Keiron |
Commitee: | Fontelieu, Sukey, Morris, Katherine |
School: | Pacifica Graduate Institute |
Department: | Depth Psychology |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | DAI-B 79/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Philosophy, Comparative religion |
Keywords: | Complex, Consciousness, Dismemberment, Dissociation, Dualism, Gnostic |
Publication Number: | 10822143 |
ISBN: | 9780355945522 |