The White and the Black Magician: The Light and Dark Side of Spirit

Thomas Gitz-Johansen

doi:10.1080/19342039.2020.1781529

The White and the Black Magician: The Light and Dark Side of Spirit

Thomas Gitz-Johansen

Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review

Abstract

Jung often discussed the phenomenon of the human spirit, emphasizing its ambiguous nature; it may work for good as well as for evil. This article engages with the ambiguous nature of spirit through a discussion of the double-figure of the white and the black magician. The black magician represents the dark side of the work of the human spirit—our narcissism and power drive. In the process of individuation, we must confront this figure, if we are to use spirit in a way that enriches our lives and the world in which we live.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Jung Journal
Vol/bind	14
Udgave nummer	3
Sider (fra-til)	233-250
Antal sider	16
ISSN	1934-2039
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/19342039.2020.1781529
Status	Udgivet - 2 jul. 2020

Bibliografisk note

Important note from the Publisher regarding the attached version of the article: “This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Jung Journal on 31 Aug 2020, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19342039.2020.1781529.”

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