Jung, parapsychology, and the near-death experience: Toward a transpersonal paradigm
Journal of Near-Death Studies June 1, 1983 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1983-3-1-p3-38 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractNear-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.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy Psychology |
| Key finding | Proposes that near-death experiences are evidence for the activation of a unique archetype designated the "archetype of death and enlightenment" (ADE). |
Abstract
This paper discusses near-death experiences (NDEs) under the framework of the Jungian theory of archetypes. "NDEs are looked at as evidence for the activation of a unique archetype associated with rebirth experience, designated the archetype of death and enlightenment (ADE). The general function of the ADE is outlined, and evidence for the psychic manifestations of it is reviewed" (abstract).