Chat with AIExam 5: The Psychoanalytic Approach: Neo-Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment
Discuss the way in which neo-Freudians Carl Jung and Erich Fromm regarded religion in terms of the theories of personality that they advanced. Did they feel that religion was a positive or negative force? Was it useful or problematic? What factors informed these opinions?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotCarl Jung and Erich Fromm, both neo-Freudians, had differing views on religion in terms of the theories of personality they advanced.
Jung, in his theory of analytical psychology, placed a strong emphasis on the collective unconscious and the archetypes that are present within it. He saw religion as a manifestation of these archetypes, providing a framework for individuals to understand and navigate the complexities of the human psyche. Jung believed that religion could serve as a positive force in an individual's life, providing a sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than oneself. However, he also recognized the potential for religion to become a negative force if it led to dogmatism, intolerance, and the repression of individual expression.
Fromm, on the other hand, viewed religion through the lens of his theory of humanistic psychoanalysis. He saw religion as a potential source of alienation and a means of escaping from the responsibility of making authentic choices. Fromm believed that organized religion could be problematic, as it often imposed external authority and moral codes onto individuals, leading to feelings of guilt and anxiety. However, he also acknowledged the potential for religion to be a positive force if it encouraged individuals to develop their own sense of autonomy and self-realization.
The differing opinions of Jung and Fromm on the role of religion in personality development were informed by their respective theories of the human psyche. Jung's focus on the collective unconscious and archetypes led him to see religion as a source of symbolic meaning and psychological integration. Fromm's emphasis on humanistic values and the need for individual autonomy led him to view religion as potentially stifling and alienating. Ultimately, both theorists recognized the complex and multifaceted nature of religion, acknowledging its potential for both positive and negative influences on the individual.
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