Did Freud Miss the Discovery of Our Spiritual Core

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ID16901893
AuthorsJohn Calvin Chatlos (0000-0003-1973-2132, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume14
Issue2
Pages282
Publication date2023-02-20
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel14020282
OpenAlexW4321374112
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited23

A specific framework of spirituality is presented to direct this dialog between psychoanalysis and religion. The focus is on spirituality as a common and important area of interest. A cognitive-behavioral-theory-based exploration of spirituality identifies experiences of self-worth and dignity as keys to opening a spiritual core that is present in all people. This spiritual core has mystical and numinous characteristics believed to be the foundation of religious traditions. It is elaborated with many specific relationships to the psychoanalytic theory and practice of Freud, Kohut, and Jung, as well as to modern neuroscience and various religious traditions. The personal journey of the author is used to illustrate its foundation, development, and relevance for psychoanalytic, religious, and life experiences, demonstrating how all can work toward a common goal

Dignity · Epistemology · Mysticism · Numinous · Psychoanalysis · Psychoanalytic theory · Psychotherapist · Religious experience · Spirituality · Theology · Medicine · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

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