Lives of the Unconscious. A Podcast on Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

Episode 28: Malignant Narcissism: A Reservoir of Hatred and Violence

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Jul 19, 2022

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ANECDOTE

Hitler's Rage

Thomas Mann wrote about Hitler's march on Vienna, Freud's home.
He suspected Hitler's rage was actually directed at Freud, the "disillusionist."

INSIGHT

Narcissistic Hatred

Narcissistic hatred is a powerful form of violence, especially in recent history.
Malignant narcissism, a term by Herbert Rosenfeld, sits between narcissistic and antisocial/psychopathic disorders.

INSIGHT

Sadism in Malignant Narcissism

Malignant narcissists display sadism, enjoying others' suffering.
Stalin's "tea invitations" exemplified this, creating fear and showcasing power.

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Summary: History has certainly never failed to offer reasons and occasions to cause violence of all sorts; making it understandable how Freud arrived at the following verdict towards the end of his life: “Homo homini lupus—man is wolf to man. Who in the face of all his experience of life and of history, will have the courage to dispute this assertion?” One form of violence in particular has played an especially sinister role, at least in recent history and continuing up to the present: the destructive power of narcissistic hatred.

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Literature Recommendations:

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Online Sources:

Aduriz, S. (2021). Narcissism today. IPA Podcast: Talks on Psychoanalysis: https://talksonpsychoanalysis.podbean.com/e/sabin-aduriz-narcissism-today/
Maccoby, M. (2020). Narcissism and Leadership. IPA Podcast: Off the Couch: https://ipaoffthecouch.org/2020/07/18/episode-59-narcissism-and-leadership-revisited-with-michael-maccoby-ph-d/