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Archetypes, complexes and self-organization.

P Saunders1, P Skar

  • 1King's College, University of London.

The Journal of Analytical Psychology
|April 20, 2001
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This study proposes complexes form via self-organization in the brain/mind. Archetypes are then defined as emergent properties of these complexes, aligning with neurophysiology.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Systems Theory

Background:

  • Jungian psychology features concepts of archetypes and complexes, with ongoing debate regarding their nature and scientific basis.
  • Existing scientific research, particularly in neurophysiology, prompts re-evaluation of these psychological constructs.
  • A need exists to bridge theoretical psychology with empirical findings from brain and consciousness studies.

Observation:

  • Complexes are theorized to arise from self-organization processes within the brain/mind.
  • Self-organization is a recognized mechanism in complex systems, including biological and neural networks.
  • Biological examples of self-organization illustrate parallels with psychic processes forming complexes.

Findings:

  • Complexes are proposed to be formed through self-organization within the brain/mind.

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  • Archetypes are defined as an equivalence class of complexes.
  • Archetypes are characterized as emergent properties of brain/mind activity.

    • Implications:

    • This theory offers a scientifically grounded perspective on Jungian archetypes and complexes.
    • The proposed definition of archetypes aligns with their emergent nature and origin from complexes.
    • This framework facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue between psychology and neuroscience.