Eu exalto a alegria... (Ec 8.15): Morte e fruição da vida em Eclesiastes a partir da psicanálise de Jung

Abstract

The quest for the sense of life and the frustration derived from the fact that humanity is mortal, that means inferior to gods, constitute two of the most important elements of the human psyche. As a consequence, life is often considered as being tasteless and without any sense or purpose. The book of Ecclesiastes, in its time, and the profound psychology from the 20th century are two forms of dealing with these questions and to look for solutions. New ways of enjoying life and attaining wisdom that go beyond the terrenal world emphasize the spiritual, affective and emotional life beyond the narrow limits of power deriving from material goods only. Each in his own way, both the author of the book of the Ecclesiastes and Carl G. Jung propose principles such as dignity, solidarity, and integralization of the human being in sense of live in plenitude all the life s possibilities. This research shows an alternative to read the book of Ecclesiastes from the view of the profound psychology, making it accessible to all people who look for new ways to experience their spirituality in everyday s life.