The Return of the Symbol
Abstract
This chapter highlights the importance of symbolic life in recovering soulfulness and psychic depth. It critiques modern literalism and the reduction of symbols to mere signs. Instead, it proposes that images and symbols serve as vital bridges between conscious and unconscious life, enabling integration and healing. By reclaiming symbolic imagination, this chapter offers pathways toward psychic and spiritual renewal.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Jungian Analytical Psychology
Religion
Spirituality
and Psychology
Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 60–62
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter