Aion Institute

This course builds upon the analytical perspectives addressed in AION104, and continues to elaborate an exploration of the “classical” Jungian perspectives, especially as influenced by Jacobi and articulated by Edinger. The discussion will include an exploration of Jung’s concept of libido as psychic energy and its departure from Freud. A close reading of excerpts from Structure and Dynamics of Psyche and Symbols of Transformation will enhance an understanding of Jung’s foundational concepts. Jungian methods of accessing the unconscious, which includes a survey of dream analysis, fantasy and active imagination and will be discussed in an effort to build a broad framework of Jungian psychology.