Abstrakt
This chapter focuses on Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) and Adolf Portmann (1897-1982), two prominent figures in the intellectual discussion club called Eranos. I will outline how the nature of the Eranos platform broadened from the humanistic and religious studies introduced by its "spitirus rector," Jung, to incorporate natural sciences and adopted a more scientific approach in the process.
This historical shift began with the arrival of Portmann in 1946 and resulted in his appointment as chairman of the group (1962-1977). Portmann and Jung were prominent figures in their respective disciplines, and their theories became the subject of a mutual critique on Eranos ground.
The aim of this chapter is to describe the relation between Jung and Portmann from different perspectives, mainly through their discussion about the subject of archetypes and their relation to instinct. The chapter also indicates how the Eranos spirit shifted under the influence of Portmann.