The Psychology Of The Man Child - Carl Jung and the Puer Aeternus

18 Sept 2025 · 27 min
27:12

Connor Beaton (German-language transcript) explains Carl Jung's archetype of the Puer Aeternus ("Eternal Boy"), describing its behavioral markers (procrastination, fantasy preference, avoidance of responsibility), shadow dynamics (restlessness, relationship problems, possible death-wish) and mythic parallels (Icarus, Peter Pan). He cites Marie-Louise von Franz's work and offers five practical remedies to counter the archetype: accept limits, embrace the ordinary, face failure, commit to the process (not the fantasy), and find a mentor/accountability. The talk mixes clinical framing, mythic examples, personal testimony and a call-to-action (mentoring program).

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