Als Himmel und Erde sich trennten

Heaven and Earth symbolize the dualization of consciousness in the form of the subject-object split. This separation leads to alienation from nature, the overarching whole, the other, and one's own self. Current crises and conflicts, as well as increasing readiness for violence, can be understood as a consequence of extreme dualization. Dieter Funke undertakes psychohistorical explorations into the origin of this duality in the evolution of consciousness. With his discussions, the author enables readers to reflect on their own positions based on the paradigm shift he presents, from a mindset of separation to one of connectedness. This pertains to both their own psychotherapeutic or counseling positions and the significance they attribute to philosophical and religious questions.