I just realised something

[allknowingeel]

This game, and Persona 4, all take inspiration from Jungian psychology. It uses persona and shadows in an interesting way. Hell persona 5 even has mementos which is meant to be the collective unconscious. According to Jungian psychology, if you do not accept the shadow or true parts of yourself, you will become a darker version of yourself. Can't believe i didn't realise this sooner. I mean, I don't believe in Jungian psychology, it was around the same time as Sigmund Freud's psychology, Jung was even a student of Freud, but they did disagree with each other on numerous things like sexuality and religion.

[Emerald Lance]

Originally posted by allknowingeel:

Originally posted by Vigi React:

Just pretend everyone types IMO before their online statement and you'll do fine.

Well I just don't find Jungian psychology interesting. It was made by a madman that believed a variety of messed up things and had little basis in psychology. As such, I do not find it interesting or memorable. Hence, subjective.

I don't understand. If that's how you feel about Jungian psychology, then why were you popping off in your first post about finding out the game is based on it?

[allknowingeel]

Originally posted by Emerald Lance:

Originally posted by allknowingeel:

Well I just don't find Jungian psychology interesting. It was made by a madman that believed a variety of messed up things and had little basis in psychology. As such, I do not find it interesting or memorable. Hence, subjective.

I don't understand. If that's how you feel about Jungian psychology, then why were you popping off in your first post about finding out the game is based on it?

Because I was surprised about it, doesn't mean i'm interested in it, just surprised. Plus i'm studying Jung as we speak, so I find him even more boring.

[☽⭑FayeKaye⭑☾]

thats like... epic!!!

[qazimod]

Originally posted by Rutia:

As you may know, Persona 1 and 2 were very occult. Maybe that's why it wasn't very popular. It was based on tarot cards and mythology. From Persona 3 onward, the word "shadow" is used more explicitly and is the prototype for the current series based on Jungian psychology. If you have the chance, give it a try.

2 does lean into the exploration of the "shadow" concept later on - Innocent Sin even has you (IS boss spoiler)

fighting party members' shadow selves, not unlike P4

But I agree that the newer games cover the themes more comprehensively.