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Episode #112 ... The Frankfurt School pt. 5 - Civilization

Philosophize This!

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The Dual Instinct Theory

Aeroson civilization is a concept from freudian psychology, commonly referred to as the dual instinct theory. What freud theorizes is that human behavior is not as simple as a drive towards life and a removal of tension. That we all exist in our psychology in a constant, irreconcilable conflict between two drives. One is eros, which you may recognize as the greek god sexual desire or attraction. And number two is thanatos,. It's the figure in greek mythology that represented death.

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