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Fiann Paul - What Does It Mean to Be a Deep Person: Guidelines from Depth Psychology and Existential Tensions That Shape Us

What Does It Mean to Be a Deep Person:

Guidelines from Depth Psychology and Existential Tensions That Shape Us

Lecturers: Fiann Paul, M.Arch, CGeog, Hon.MM
Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 14:05 - 17:20 Central European Summer Time
Teaching method: Hybrid (face-to-face and online)
Location: C.G. Jung Institute Zurich, Küsnacht
Capacity: Max. 80 students

Description:
This lecture explores the framework of Existential Cartography, charting the landscapes from Persona to Legacy. Participants will examine the existential tensions that shape human experience, including:

  • Appearance vs. Essence

  • Belonging vs. Exile

  • Achievement vs. Meaning

  • Security vs. Freedom

  • Formal Authority vs. Authentic Authority

  • Reactivity vs. Generativity

  • Known vs. Unknown

  • Construct vs. Instinct

  • Pleasure vs. Purpose

  • Identity vs. Transformation

  • Ego vs. Soul

  • Excuses vs. Legacy

Through this lens, attendees will gain insights into what it truly means to be a “deep person” and how to navigate these tensions in personal and professional life.

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Fiann Paul - What Does It Mean to Be a Deep Person: Guidelines from Depth Psychology and Existential Tensions That Shape Us