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- Title
Narcissism and the Empty Self: To Have or To Be.
- Authors
Gruba-McCallister, Frank
- Abstract
The author examines narcissism from a broad perspective, looking at the impact of sociocultural, historical, political, and economic factors. Using this perspective, narcissism is characterized as a "disease" based upon overconsumption. A number of theorists provide an analysis of narcissism as a product of sociocultural influences. This idea is compared and contrasted with Individual Psychology. Using Cushman's (1990) work on the empty self, the author illustrates both the contributions and limitations of a postmodern critique of narcissism. The work of Erich Fromm (1976) is used to correct for the limitations of postmodernism, allowing for narcissism to be understood as both a spiritual and social problem. Again, parallels with Individual Psychology are discussed.
- Publication
Journal of Individual Psychology, 2007, Vol 63, Issue 2, p182
- ISSN
1522-2527
- Publication type
Academic Journal