Jung, parapsychology, and the near-death experience: Toward a transpersonal paradigm
Journal of Near-Death Studies June 1, 1983 M. Grosso
Near-death experiences (NDEs) may be understood through the Jungian concept of archetypes, specifically a proposed archetype of death and enlightenment (ADE) associated with rebirth. The paper outlines the general function of the ADE and reviews evidence for its psychic manifestations.