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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Explores the concept of the scapegoat, a figure historically used to bear collective guilt or sin.
  • Draws upon principles of Carl Jung's analytical psychology, specifically the concept of primordial images and the collective unconscious.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a hypothesis regarding the primordial image of the scapegoat.
  • To trace its origins, development, and associations throughout history and human consciousness.

Main Methods:

  • Hypothetical analysis based on Jungian analytical psychology.
  • Historical tracing of the scapegoat concept in antiquity, Judaeo-Christian religion, justice systems, and mental illness treatment.

Main Results:

  • Identifies the scapegoat as a primordial image originating in the collective unconscious.
  • Demonstrates its historical evolution and association with the God-image, religious practices, legal systems, and psychological treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The scapegoat is an anachronism that humanity has evolved beyond.
  • Acknowledging the obsolescence of the scapegoat mechanism is vital for present-day societal understanding and progress.