Aion Institute

From Kant’s “veil of appearances” to Deleuze’s “infinite becoming,” this course traces the philosophical roots and modern continuations of constructivist and psychodynamic thought, exploring how foundational ideas shape contemporary clinical theory. We will examine Constructivism and German Idealism, with particular focus on Kant’s critical philosophy and its deep influence on Jung’s psychological framework—especially Jung’s notions of archetype, the limits of knowledge, and the structuring role of the psyche. The seminar will also engage with contemporary Continental perspectives, particularly the provocative insights of Slavoj Žižek and Gilles Deleuze, whose work challenges linear, structuralist thinking and reimagines desire, subjectivity, and reality in dynamic, nondual terms. Participants will gain a conceptual bridge between classical philosophical roots and postmodern frameworks, considering how these paradigms inform depth psychological practice and the ethics of therapeutic engagement.