What is an Archetype?

This video explores contemporary and historical interpretations of #Archetypes in myth and story. It includes ideas and content from #philosophy, #psychology, #literature and other subjects. Many of the ideas were inspired by Dr. Jordan Peterson's lectures on the subject. The ideas have been reduced to their simplest forms so that I could help my students understand the basics as fast as possible. This video was not intended to be a deep and complete exploration of the subject, but rather the fastest possible overview. As a result, some accuracy has been sacrificed in the name of simplicity and speed (in that order). This video was originally created for my English Language Arts 10 class in Canada.

All spelling errors are intentional. (probably)

I didn't clarify a VERY important point in the video. In the video I say from STORIES archetypes emerged, this is partially true but more correctly it should read the archetypes exist in stories because they exist in our minds FIRST, then they end up in stories subconciously. I seem to have implied in the video at a certian point that they CAME from stories. This is not where they originated! Apologies.

[lemongrasseyelids]

Teacher sent me here, "if bear no move" really did make my day.

[ibadrehman]

I love these nerds who actually take out their valuable time just to explain to us what this or that complicated thing means


Moment of thankfulness for them... 💯

[mrjuicejar_yvk]

EXTREMELY underated video. Short, informative, presented in an easy to understand way and gives room for us to understand what an Archetype is beyond just its definition. Thankyou very much :D

[zeddybear]

I am reading C Jung’s book Memories, Dreams, Reflections and looked up archetypes, as I don’t recall a sufficient explanation from English class in the past, which your video easily clarified for me. It’s such a great book and I respect what Jung did to achieve his goal - at what appears to be great personal cost. I am only half way in and know that I will read more Jung. Thx for his references, he deserves recognition.

[paulprince]

I do not comment all that much, but this video deserves one. Two thumbs up. If I had a third thumb, it would be up, too. Very succinct and superbly explained.

[briansproule]

Using this for my high school english class... Thank you for the awesome video!

[GutsAndGlory]

Possible synonyms for archetype ( the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies):
Predecessor, precursor, prototype, Forerunner, Originator, original, origin.

[Arame]

Words can't describe how thankful I am. Thank you Kozak, you really should continue making videos and educating us!

[MissYoonyul]

Not related to the content itself but the fact that they explained the video with women to represent 'a human standard' made me so happy
Thanks for that :)
And a really good analysis overall

[trevorrostek]

Thanks for this. Teaching the Hero's Journey, so this is assistive in doing so.

[hindimediuminternetunivers]

Most most and most underrated video ... In psychology learning path you need someone (or video) to bring concepts at your level of understanding and then lift it to it's own hight...
And this video is doing

[dawitkahase]

Very helpful for my assignment; you are a beast. a lesson that can take hours to understand, maybe more, you just break it down into couple minutes

[FSantora]

Helped my students understand archetypes before the readings in their mythology unit, thanks.

[Melhostudies]

A very thoughtful video! Thank you for making it ❤

[harithavallathol]

Still, this video helps me whenever I forget about archetypes.❤

[ayemyatmon]

Thank you very much. I have been looking for a clear explanation.

[OkronosO]

Only came to comment to help the algorithm. This video is really well made and very articulated!

[nivmittal]

Wonderful and clear explanation 👌thanks 😊 I like the videos when a presenter explains key points and with examples let us understand the subject.. thanks Señor!! 😊

[giag]

Thanks i have a paper i had to write and this made it so much easier. Amazing explanation 😭‼️