Who was Narcissus?
The myth of Narcissus – the beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection – has inspired poets, artists and psychoanalysts.
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The myth of Narcissus – the beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection – has inspired poets, artists and psychoanalysts.
There was a time when I was fascinated by the great psychoanalytic thinkers, chief among them Sigmund Freud, whose attitude towards his Jewish origins piqued my curiosity. Although …
Fifty years on, Ernest Becker’s “The Denial of Death” remains an essential, surprisingly upbeat guide to our final act on Earth.
Our doubles show us parts of ourselves we can least bear to see, at a slight angle, and through a warped mirror.
In the face of the social crises that afflict our world, we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads. We must call upon a profound understanding of human nature and behavior to navigate these treacherous waters and bring about meaningful transformation.