The unilateralism of reason in modern Science: historical construction and counterpoints from a jungian perspective

Abstract

This theoretical article aims to critically and proactively understand, from the perspective of Carl Gustav Jung, the limiting unilateralism of reason and materialism present in contemporary Sciences, addressing the implications of these biases in the field of Psychology and its various currents. Firstly, it briefly presents the history of Science and the creation of Psychology; secondly, it brings Jungian perspectives on the subject to this context, aiming to present the author’s thoughts and critique the aforementioned model. Additionally, it presents an alternative to unilateral thinking through the concepts of symbol and transcendent function, suggesting that this viewpoint can serve as a possible alternative to the excesses of reason. Finally, it concludes that although rationality has gained ground in Science, it is always important to consider alternatives to the prevailing models, especially when they attempt to establish themselves as unique models, excluding other forms of knowledge.