Jung, the Shadow, and the Recovery of Depth
Abstract
This chapter examines Jung’s concept of the Shadow, the repository of denied and exiled aspects of the self. It argues that integrating the Shadow is essential for psychic depth and authenticity, challenging cultural demands for a sanitized, idealized self. By confronting the Shadow, individuals rediscover vitality and creative potential. This chapter frames individuation as a spiritual and psychological journey into wholeness through paradox and encounter with the unknown.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Jungian Analytical Psychology
Religion
Spirituality
and Psychology
Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 41–42
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter