Grounded in the natural philosophy of the Middle Ages, alchemy formed a bridge: on the one hand into the past, to Gnosticism, and on the other into the future, to the modern psychology of the unconscious.
Carl JungRead
Magic is the science of the jungle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that what we perceive as magical is rooted in a deeper scientific understanding, particularly in the complexities of nature and the human psyche.
Carl Jung's quote, 'Magic is the science of the jungle,' captures the idea that the extraordinary phenomena often associated with magic are intimately connected to scientific truths and natural laws, particularly those hidden in the wild and primal aspects of our existence. It emphasizes the importance of exploring the deeper layers of reality, suggesting that there is a profound knowledge that can be gained from understanding the natural world and the unconscious aspects of ourselves, akin to the mysterious forces of the jungle.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about the importance of understanding nature, you might say, 'As Carl Jung said, magic is the science of the jungle, reminding us to explore the mysteries around us.'
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From the viewpoint of analytic psychology, the theatre, aside from any aesthetic value, may be considered as an institution for the treatment of the mass complex.
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I have treated many hundreds of patients. Among those in the second half of life - that is to say, over 35 - there has not been one whose problem in the last resort was not that of finding a religious outlook on life.
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