LIBIDO: a MANA da VIDA REAL – A energia psíquica em Carl Jung

Summary

In this video, Kerbs explores Carl Jung's concept of libido, emphasizing it as psychic energy rather than purely sexual. He explains how Jung derived this from observing psychological phenomena, like the transference of interests, and linked it to physical energy laws like conservation and equivalence. The script delves into the properties of energy in the psyche, discussing extensivity and intensity, and introduces the idea of symbols as mediators between conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche. It also touches on the psychological movements of progression and regression, illustrating the dynamic balance of the psyche and the role of symbols in facilitating this balance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The concept of libido in Jungian psychology is not necessarily sexual but is understood as psychic energy.
• 🔍 Libido is an abstract concept derived from observing the movement of psychological phenomena, similar to how energy is understood in physics.
• 🌟 Jung developed the concept of libido by observing how interests or fantasies in individuals can disappear and reappear in different forms, suggesting a transfer of psychic energy.
• 🔄 The law of energy equivalence is applied to the psyche, where one manifestation of energy implies another equivalent manifestation.
• 💡 The law of conservation of energy is also considered, stating that energy does not disappear but transforms or dissipates, implying the psyche is a relatively closed system.
• 🌐 The psyche is viewed as having limited external energy input, with internalization being necessary for something to gain energetic value within the psyche.
• 🔄 The properties of energy in the psyche include both extensivity and intensity, with extensivity transferring qualities of energy when attention or fantasies shift from one object to another.
• 🔀 The concept of entropy in psychology suggests that opposing charges or conflicting elements within the psyche generate movement or psychic energy.
• 🌱 Symbols in Jungian theory are seen as reconciling conscious and unconscious perspectives, acting as a vessel for qualitatively conditioned libido that utilizes the natural flow of psychic energy.
• 🔄 The movements of progression and regression of libido describe the dynamic balance between adapting to the external world and revisiting unconscious contents when external adaptation is hindered.

Q & A

What is the concept of libido in Jungian psychology?

In Jungian psychology, libido is not necessarily sexual. It is understood as psychic energy, which is not mystical, spiritual, or supernatural. It is an abstract concept derived from observing the movement of psychological phenomena.

How did Jung develop the concept of libido?

Jung developed the concept of libido by observing relationships of movement between psychological phenomena. He noticed how interests or fantasies in one area could disappear and reappear in another, leading to the idea of psychic energy.

What is the law of energy equivalence in the context of Jungian psychology?

The law of energy equivalence in Jungian psychology suggests that when one form of energy manifests, another equivalent form also manifests. This is similar to the physical law of energy conservation, indicating that energy does not disappear but transforms.

How does the concept of energy conservation apply to the psyche in Jungian theory?

In Jungian theory, the psyche is considered a relatively closed system. Energy conservation implies that the psyche has limited external energy input, and for something to have energetic value in the psyche, it must be internalized in a way that fits into the psyche's system or configuration.

What are the two main properties of energy in Jungian psychology?

The two main properties of energy in Jungian psychology are extensivity and intensity. Extensivity refers to the quality of energy that transfers properties when moved to another object, while intensity refers to the quantity of libido that can be transferred freely.

What is the phenomenon of projection in Jungian psychology?

Projection in Jungian psychology is a phenomenon where a certain amount of libido is transferred from one object to another. This can be observed when characteristics of the initial object are noticed in the new object, indicating that the energy carries specific properties.

How does the concept of entropy apply to the psyche in Jungian theory?

In Jungian theory, the concept of entropy is applied to the psyche as a way to understand how opposite charges produce movement. When there are two opposing and related terms within the psyche, it creates a conflict, which generates psychological energy.

What is the role of the unconscious in Jungian psychology?

In Jungian psychology, the unconscious has a compensatory function. It attempts to balance the one-sided view of the conscious mind by integrating its opposing perspective, thus contributing to the overall balance and movement of the psyche.

What is the significance of symbols in Jungian psychology?

Symbols in Jungian psychology are seen as a preliminary or anticipated vision of the reconciliation of conscious and unconscious perspectives. They are hybrids, formed by both consciousness and the unconscious, and serve as a means to guide individuals towards a new attitude towards life, balancing the two opposing terms.

What are the two fundamental movements of libido according to Jung?

The two fundamental movements of libido according to Jung are progression and regression. Progression is the movement of libido directed towards the external world and adaptation, while regression is the movement where libido flows back to the unconscious when external adaptation is hindered.

How do rituals and symbols function in the context of primitive societies as described in the script?

In primitive societies, rituals and symbols function as a means to transfer libido from one object to another, often through magical or symbolic actions. These rituals, such as fertility rites, are seen as a way to direct instinctual energy towards conscious goals, aiding in the progression of the individual in the external world.