MASTER SCHOOL ON SOUL STUDIES
Self Philosophy and Depth Analysis

 Gaze into the Soul, To Know Thyself and Heal Thyself

 A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, UNIQUE LIKE EACH LIFE

VIA MAGGIO N. 1 – FLORENCE and ONLINE

Founded and directed by Daniele Cardelli

training for

Philosopher Analyst
Philosophical Analyst for Individuation
Existential Consultant, Soul Counsellor, Professional Confidant

train as a professional of “Know Thyself” at our School of Self Philosophy

&
Open Pathways

 The idea
The idea behind establishing the first International School on Soul Studies arose from a profound and irresistible need—to explore the Soul, its essence, qualities, and dynamics, and to uncover its deeper meanings. Our purpose is to respond to the timeless mysteries and most profound spiritual inquiries of the human journey.
The School delves into the motifs of the Soul’s Journey—what Socrates described as humanity’s essential task: to reflect on the nature of existence, from birth to the end of earthly life, to contemplate the possibility of life beyond death, and to seek the truest meaning of our personal path.
These are questions that all sensitive human beings encounter at least once in their lives—especially in times of profound transformation and transition, such as the crisis of our present age. This moment calls for courageous inquiry and visionary interpretations—spanning the political, collective, cultural, and individual dimensions of human experience.

While the School is fully operational in Italian language, we are currently developing and regularly updating our offer for English speaking students. Please contact us to express your interest in the School and for more information

Who can apply
The School’s programs are designed for individuals seeking to develop tools for interpreting and deeply understanding both their personal existential experiences and the broader reality in which we live.
Prospective students are invited to submit an expression of interest via email, including a brief personal biography. Following a free introductory and evaluative interview, applicants who have completed at least an undergraduate degree in any field—particularly, though not exclusively, in the social or human sciences—are considered for admission. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis

Didactic Modalities – General
Didactic modalities include personal sessions, thematic conversations, small group thematic conversations and seminars, special initiatives and events, most of which are held both in person and online.

These modalities can be combined toward:

• Open Pathways that are personalized (to be discussed with the School). These pathways are meant for students to deepen current work, analysis and learning, creating a fertile and heartfelt environment for Individuation and the acquisition of tools and advanced knowledge to better interpret and address the requirements of existential journeys including at critical junctures;

• Training toward becoming a Philosopher Analyst, for those who are the above plus a more focused academic and professional track.

Didactic modalities are organized in three levels:
a) Individual sessions: Individual 1:1 meetings between the analyst and the student (the “analysand”), one analytical hour long (45min-1h) held on a regular basis;
b) Group meetings – Socratic Circles: Small group meetings structured as “conversations on philosophical themes” proposed by the group leader (the analyst) or by a group member, carried out using our Self-Philosophy School analytical and archetypal tools;
c) Group meetings – Archetypal Courses and Seminars: Small group courses and seminars on philosophical, spiritual, analytical and archetypal themes and traditions. These courses and seminars are organized and promoted by L.U.I.S.A. Libera Universita’ Internazionale di Studi sull’Anima;
d) Asynchronous courses (under development): On-demand lectures for students to reflect on and discuss in individual or group sessions

Didactic modalities – Training as Philosopher Analyst
The School offers full training toward the professional figure of Philosopher Analyst—also called Philosophical Analyst for Individuation, Existential Consultant, Soul Counsellor, Professional Confidant, Professional of the “Know Thyself.”
Please note that this figure is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development through the Philosopher Analysts Association “Noûs”. Any equivalence in other jurisdictions needs to be investigated by the prospective student.

Duration: this pathway takes at least four years to complete;

Individual analysis: 40 analytical hours on a weekly/ biweekly basis;

Group meetings: students in training are required to participate in two hour-long group meetings, once to twice a month, for a total of about eight months a year (from October through the end of June, breaking around European summer and end-of year holidays);

Costs: please contact the School.

Please note that training requires a marked sensitivity for philosophic and psychoanalytic approaches and a genuine curiosity toward various fields of existence. The instructor’s consent is needed for the release of a certification, following the evaluation of the candidate’s vocation and inclination for the profession, participation and dedicated effort to the training.

Completion of training is a prerequisite for admission to the JHAPA Jung Hillman Archetypal Psychoanalysis Association

Didactic modalities – Open Pathways
“Open Pathways” can be taken ad-hoc based on each student’s needs as continuing education or for personal interest, with a certificate of completion to be issued upon request. Individual sessions, group meetings and courses taken as part of Open Pathways can be counted toward full training as Philosopher Analyst, if the student were to enroll at a later stage.
A minimum amount hours made may be recognized as having completed a first level or introduction toward becoming a Philosopher Analyst.

Duration: Open pathways can vary in duration, from hours of coursework to seminars of several days, or regular annual meetings;

Costs: please contact the School

Didactic modalities – More detail
Pathways been developed in a way completely innovative and original when compared to contemporary academic criteria, finding its source and inspiration in training pathways of philosophical schools of antiquity, even preceding the Greek schools. The didactic methodology takes inspiration from the direct Master-Disciple relationship, from our viewpoint, the most fruitful and fundamental for this type of training; the logic that follows and applies is one of working, learning, and acquiring responsibly with the guidance of the analyst.
Throughout training as well as open pathways that are longer term, students’ progress is constantly reviewed and evaluated, aiming at a “concrete” education and philosophical growth that comes from doing regular “soulwork”. There are no final exams or dissertations, however, prior to termination of training as Philosopher Analyst and longer-term open pathways, candidates are required to produce a project, written, artistic or multimedial, along with an oral presentation, focused on a theme chosen directly by the candidate among all of the subject matters discussed or closely related to the pathway

Founder and Director
Prof. Dr. Daniele Cardelli

Information and Registration: dott.danielecardelli@gmail.com