Routledge - Apophatic Elements in Psychoanalysis and Jungian Studies

How can a psychotherapist approach the concept of not knowing? This scholarly work explores whether psychoanalysis can function as a contemplative practice by looking toward philosophy and theology. By applying the lens of apophasis, the text offers a way for analysts and psychotherapists to think more clearly about the unknown and the unknowable within their clinical work. The book provides a detailed examination of apophasis through the work of Pseudo-Dionysius, who integrated Greek and biblical currents of negative theology and the via negativa. It further explores how C.G. Jung engaged with apophatic discourse, bridging the gap between theological tradition and analytical psychology. This research serves as a deep dive into the theoretical foundations that help practitioners navigate the boundaries of human understanding and psychological depth.