The C.G. Jung Association of Central Ohio presents the 2019 Autumn Sweeney Lecture: "Consciousness and the Perils of Polarization" by Jungian analyst Richard J. Sweeney, Ph.D.

Late in life, C.G. Jung expressed his belief that the sole purpose of human existence is "to create more and more consciousness" so as "to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being." In this program we will examine the nature and importance of consciousness, particularly in today's world. To this end, we will consider the development and degrees of consciousness and explore frequent obstacles to consciousness, including narcissistic tendencies. We will probe Jung's view that all psychological symptoms and neuroses derive from conflict or polarization within the psyche. This will lead to a reflection upon social consciousness and the problem of polarization within the collective psyche today. Our aim will be to suggest how the development of consciousness is both a personal and a societal enterprise. The presentation will combine lecture with the use of case examples, dream material, recent research and some interaction with participants.

Richard J. Sweeney, Ph.D. is a Jungian psychoanalyst and a licensed professional clinical counselor in private practice in Columbus and Cincinnati. He holds a doctoral degree in psychology and religion from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, and a diploma in analytical psychology from the C.G. Jung Institute, Zürich, where he remains a member of its international faculty wing.

Recorded in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 28, 2019

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Recorded by Gus Brunsman, Copyright 2019. Uploaded with permission.

Jung Association of Central Ohio
59 W. Third Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201

Website: http://www.jungcentralohio.org

Contact: 614-291-8050 | [email protected]

Special thanks to Ethan Finley and Linda Meadows

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