The minimal self
Book • 1984
In "The Minimal Self: Psychic Survival in Troubled Times," Christopher Lasch delves into the psychological impact of late 20th-century social and economic changes.
He argues that the rise of consumerism and the decline of traditional social structures have led to a sense of fragmentation and alienation.
Lasch explores the ways in which individuals attempt to cope with these challenges, often resorting to superficial forms of self-expression and fleeting relationships.
He examines the role of the media and popular culture in shaping individual identities, highlighting the pressures to conform to idealized images of success and happiness.
Lasch's analysis offers a critical perspective on the psychological costs of modern life, urging a re-evaluation of our values and priorities.
The book's insights remain relevant in today's increasingly fragmented and consumer-driven world.
He argues that the rise of consumerism and the decline of traditional social structures have led to a sense of fragmentation and alienation.
Lasch explores the ways in which individuals attempt to cope with these challenges, often resorting to superficial forms of self-expression and fleeting relationships.
He examines the role of the media and popular culture in shaping individual identities, highlighting the pressures to conform to idealized images of success and happiness.
Lasch's analysis offers a critical perspective on the psychological costs of modern life, urging a re-evaluation of our values and priorities.
The book's insights remain relevant in today's increasingly fragmented and consumer-driven world.
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