The stated purpose of this phenomenological psychoanalytic study is to make the phenomenon of self-destruction and its vicissitudes intelligible. It presents the nature of the relationship between the essence of technology and the essence of self-destructiveness.

This phenomenological study examined the ontic and ontological vicissitudes of self-destruction. Why are humans, who are motivated by self-preservation, motivated to engage in behaviors that threaten and even extinguish their existence? The present study has given thought to this question and examined the phenomenon of self-destruction through the perspectives of empirical psychology, psychoanalysis, analytical psychology as well as existential-phenomenological psychology. A thematic hermeneutic method was employed to explore the phenomenon of self-destruction, as the subject matter asks for a method in which reflection and dialectic can increase awareness and understanding. Regarding the hermeneutic aspect of this study, I first presented the predominant themes of the study. Each theme was a chapter revolving around the central theme of self-destructiveness. These themes included (1) the emerging understanding of self-destructiveness in culture, religion, philosophy and psychology, (2) Bion’s investigation into the self-destructive capacity of the mind, (3) Heidegger’s ontology of Being and the Enframing of technology, (4) identifying and delineating the ‘who’ who most experiences the impact of human-to-human destructiveness in out contemporary culture. The phenomenon of ‘disposable’ children was delineated as well as other ways children suffer from contemporary self-destructiveness, such as child trafficking. A case vignette presented a case of one such ‘disposable’ child to offer a more salient understanding of what such children often have to endure to survive. This study then presented the nature of the relationship between the essence of technology and the essence of self-destructiveness. The dissertation outlined the ways Heidegger and Bion may benefit from each other’s perspectives on this score. It also delineated the shadow of Being and the seduction of self-destructiveness. The study presented three examples of this: pornography, manifest destiny and the holocaust. The notation ‘X’ was suggested as another way to give thought to the phenomenon of self-destruction and as an organizing sign for the many elements explored in the study. This dissertation concluded by discussing the necessity of having a relationship to the phenomenon of of self-destructiveness without it holding sway.

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Invites the reader to rethink their attitudes towards self-destructive behavior

Excerpt from Self-Destruction: A Study of the Suicidal Impulse In most instances of suicide the circumstances which lead step by step to the violent gesture are never known, and the world's verdict is based on explanations such as those quoted, any of which are often concomitant symptoms or precipitating factors rather than causes. The psychiatrist in his work with disturbed people is closely concerned with the problems of self-destructiveness. When a per son after an attempt to die comes to a psychiatrist, he unfolds a story which has within it many of the basic emotional elements of every suicidal crisis. It can contribute therefore to a clearer understanding of values in human life. It emphasizes the fact that any person's happiness and good fortune are not determined by the superficial appearances of his life but by the struggles that go on deep within his mind, hidden from the world, hidden often from himself. To know this is to be more tolerant, less facile in judgment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

British philosophy in the last third of the nineteenth and first third of the twentieth centuries.

A study of aggression from the renowned social psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author of The Art of Loving and Escape from Freedom. Throughout history, humans have shown an incredible talent for destruction as well as creation. Aggression has driven us to great heights and brutal lows. In The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness, renowned social psychologist Erich Fromm discusses the differences between forms of aggression typical for animals and two very specific forms of destructiveness that can only be found in human beings: sadism and necrophilic destructiveness. His case studies span zoo animals, necrophiliacs, and the psychobiographies of notorious figures such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Through his broad scholarship, Fromm offers a comprehensive exploration of the human impulse for violence. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

This accessible book presents time- and cost-effective strategies for helping clients break free of dysregulated behaviors--such as substance abuse, binge eating, compulsive spending, and aggression--and build more fulfilling, meaningful lives. Mindfulness and modification therapy (MMT) integrates mindfulness practices with elements of motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment or a precursor to more intensive therapy. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes session-by-session implementation guidelines, case examples, practical tips, guided mindfulness practices, and 81 reproducible client handouts and therapist sheets. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download audio recordings of the guided practices, narrated by the author, plus all of the reproducible materials. Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category

A revealing study into the relationship between psychology and the arts. Anton Ehrenzweig's tour de force describes nothing less than the psychology of artistic creativity. Focusing on the visual arts and music, he shows that, in addition to conscious, intellectual critical powers, both the child and the creative artist rely on an unconscious, intuitive critical process to give shape to their view of the world.