Man. From the Archives of Eranos 1947

Reflection on Man is always relevant, especially during that period of history when the entire world is being restructured. Any topic can serve as the starting point for contemplation, and we can turn to anthropology, sacred texts, the heritage of Antiquity, the exquisite writings of the Gnostics, or even reach towards modern cosmological discoveries. Error is impossible — man is always present in his deeds, saturating everything around with his fate. Each new starting point in the understanding of humanity brings something different, and the remarkable intersections of themes allow us to roughly determine the area where the answer to the original question is hidden — what is the meaning of humanity's existence on earth?