Carl Jung and the Demiurge: The Shadow of the Creator
Carl Jung had an unusual relationship with the concept of the Demiurge—a figure that appears in Gnostic mythology as a flawed, often malevolent, creator of the material world. While Jung wasn’t a Gnostic in the traditional sense, his psychology shared deep resonances with their worldview, particularly in his ideas about the unconscious, the nature of…
Who Was Plotinus? The Philosopher Who Bridged the Gap Between the Mind and the Divine
Plotinus is one of history’s most influential yet underappreciated philosophers. Born in the 3rd century CE, he founded Neoplatonism, a school of thought that redefined metaphysics and spirituality. His ideas shaped early Christian, Islamic, and Renaissance thought, even though he wasn’t interested in religious dogma. His philosophy is a deep exploration of reality, the soul,…