Ep. 382: Freud on Group Psychology (Part One)

Subscribe to get parts 1 and 2 of this now, ad-free, plus tons of bonus content. On the first half of Sigmund Freud’s Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego (1921). Why do members of a mob get dumber and less inhibited? Freud considers Gustave Le Bon's famous book on crowds but then turns to more organized groups like armies and churches. For all groups, Freud thinks that the leader (or leading ideal) replaces our conscience to some degree. Sponsors: Visit functionhealth.com/PEL to get the data you need to take action for your health. Get an exclusive 5% discount on NordProtect plans. Go to nordprotect.com/partially and use the code partially at checkout. Interested in Mark's spring Continental Philosophy class? Learn more and reserve your spot at partiallyexaminedlife.com/class. The post Ep. 382: Freud on Group Psychology (Part One) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.