Carl Jung and Maximus the Confessor on Psychic Development

<p>In what ways does psychological development differ from spiritual development and psychological experience from spiritual experience?</p><p>Bringing together two disparate theories under a trans-disciplinary framework G. C. Tympas presents a comparison of Carl Jung’s theory of psychic development and Maximus the Confessor’s model of spiritual progress. An ‘evolutional’ relationship between the ‘psychological’ and the ‘spiritual’ is proposed for a dynamic interpretation of spiritual experience.</p><p>Carl Jung and Maximus the Confessor on Psychic Development offers a creative synthesis of elements and directions from both theories and further explores:</p><p>- Jung’s views on religion in a dialogue with Maximus’ concepts</p><p>- The different directions and goals of Jung’s and Maximus’ models</p><p>- Jung’s ‘Answer to Job’ in relation to Maximus’ theory of ‘final restoration’.</p><p>Tympas argues that a synthesis of Jung’s and Maximus’ models comprises a broader trans-disciplinary paradigm of development which can serve as a pluralistic framework for considering the composite psycho-spiritual development.</p><p>Constructively combining strands of differing disciplines this book will appeal to those looking to explore the dialogue between analytical psychology early Christian theology and Greek philosophy.</p>