Collectives Quote by Edward F Edinger
“The 'coming of the Self' is immanent; and the process of collective 'individuation' is living itself out in human history. One way or another, the world is going to be made a single whole entity. But it will be unified either in mutual mass destruction or by means of mutual human consciousness. If a sufficient number of individuals can have the experience of the coming of the Self as an individual, inner experience, we may just possibly be spared the worst features of its external manifestation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ego and Archetype, Edward F. Edinger, 1975
Collective individuation may unify humanity, either through destruction or shared consciousness.
In simple terms: Human unity can arise via shared awareness or conflict.
Key Takeaway
Foster collective awareness to avoid mutual destruction.
Themes
unity
consciousness
history
psychology
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- global governance
- education reform
- peacebuilding
- spiritual movements
Key Concepts
Jungian theory
collective unconscious
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can societies take toward mutual consciousness?
- How can we prevent the destructive path?
A Different Perspective
Achieving shared consciousness is difficult and may be idealistic.
