The Convergence of Psychology and Sufism: The Journey of the Self in the Thought of Jung and Mevlana
European Journal of Education and Counselling August 28, 2026 Sümeyra Yakar, Meryem Karaaziz
This study aims to comparatively examine the concept of self within the framework of Carl Gustav Jung's analytical psychology and Mevlâna Celaleddin-i Rumi's Sufi understanding. The self, central to human existence, is considered a fundamental element in both approaches as a key component of the individual's inner transformation process. In Jung's theory, the self is defined as a psychological...