Problems & Prospects of Comparison
For a refresher, see The Truth of Myth pages 80-84, 105-06, and the video “Carl Jung – what are the archetypes?” by The Academy of Ideas.
Now that you have read about some of the considerations that come along with comparison, what are the main critiques that you (or others) have of Jung and Campbell?
How do these ideas and critiques shape your thinking about how to perform comparison properly?
What are the implications of these ideas and critiques when it comes to interpreting the similarities and differences between stories?
What are the implications of these ideas and critiques when it comes to interpreting the similarities and differences between stories?
