Hoekstra, T.W.H. (2024) Crossing the Boundary between Psychology and Spirituality: Jung, The Red Book, and Its Audience. Master thesis, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
This Master thesis frames Carl Jung's Red Book as a boundary object, in order to explore the intersection between psychology and spirituality. While psychology is often categorized as a science and spirituality as a non-science, this study uses public discourse as a lens to examine the boundaries between these fields. A qualitative analysis of the Top 250 reviews of The Red Book on Goodreads reveals that the book provokes a wide range of emotional responses from its readers. Additionally, the analysis highlights the challenges of categorizing the book within a single discipline. Several key concepts identified by the reviewers are discussed to shed light on Jung's confrontation with the unconscious. Throughout the thesis, Jung's other works are referenced to clarify the relationship between his spiritual experiences, as documented in The Red Book, and his psychological theories. Finally, the thesis reflects on the strengths and limitations of using this approach to conduct boundary-work.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Mulberger Rogele, A.C. and Burman, J.T. |
| Degree programme: | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Other [Master Pedagogical and Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2024 09:45 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Oct 2024 05:10 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4373 |
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