The Shadow of Homeopathy

Summary

This article discusses the importance of understanding Jung's concept of the shadow both for homeopathic practice and the profession of homeopathy as a whole. Much of the difficulty that Hahnemann had with public acceptance of homeopathy is continuing to this day due to attitudes that remain in the group collective unconscious of the profession. Methods to make these attitudes conscious are suggested in order to prevent unconscious repetition of behaviour that sabotages the acceptance of homeopathy in the world today.

KEYWORDS

Jungian psychology - Shadow - Polarity of our existence - Unconscious influences in homeopathy - Shadow of Hahnemann - Ego - Symbolism

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