Exploring Two ARCHETYPES JUNG Used In Psychoanalysis

By Stacey Burt


While Jung may have led the force with regards to those creating and using archetypes in the past, there are also several other great thinkers like Freud and Erickson of past and present who have taken, or continue to take similar measures. Still, ARCHETYPES JUNG, or Jungian archetypes as most are known are essential aspects in discovering the modes behind certain types of behavior, and behavioral issues.

The term archetype, is derived from study related to modern philosophical and psychological theories. It can have one of several meanings. The most popular being associated with literary analysis, or research. A good example in which this type archetype can be useful is in that of solving crimes, or in film and television with relation to to the writers and directors of comedies, dramas, mysteries, suspense thrillers and many other genres.

The basic definition is that of a pattern, or statement, often used in the process of identifying issues related to behavior, and behavior modification. Archetype can also be defined as a "collective consciousness." Although, this should not be confused with brainwashing. For example, while Charles Manson believed his group had a collective conscious, in reality most were simply being brainwashed by Manson to take actions most would have not taken otherwise.

When it comes to Jung, these elements can vary a great deal. For Jung sees archetypes as "child, " and "wise old men, " archetypes being the two most common. Thus, essentially "innocence, " and "experience, " to some extent, at least in the eyes of those whom have studied Jungian Psychology.

Whereas, a real sense of "collective consciousness" comes when a group of people can build and live within "intentional communities and societies, many of which are self-sustaining and off any type of government, utility or other documented platform. These individuals are often vegan or vegetarian, thus growing food at home, or on a farm, and creating electricity and other energy from alternative sources.

While the recent show Utopia, which was to have aired for a year showing the development of such a society, the show was canceled almost as quickly as it began. Most likely due to the fact that the directors and producers overlooked the issue and incorporated making money into part of the program. When in reality, a true Utopia, would not have the need for money if the group really had the ability to develop a self-sustaining and self-sufficient community.

Some individuals creating these communities go so far as to have individuals take different positions with regards to running the household and doing various chores. While most often all food, and drink comes from the farm, there may be times when trips to the city are warranted, though if a group is truly self-sufficient, these trips will be few and far between.

Unfortunately, it has yet to be determined if these "intentional communities" will succeed over time. Some have had the same betters for years, while others see individuals come and go on a regular basis. It is no doubt that this may be the case in the beginning of most of these communities as it can often take a great deal of acceptance and tolerance to live with other people as a family, whether by chance or choice.




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