David Black

David Black, a retired fellow of the British Psychoanalytical Society, dives into the intersection of psychoanalysis and religion. He discusses Freud's perspective of religion as a protective illusion against life's uncertainties. Black highlights Levinas's call for ethical recognition of the 'other,' emphasizing our interconnectedness. The conversation shifts to the dangers of dogmatism in religion versus the poetic depth of allegory, drawing parallels with Dante's works. Ultimately, he reflects on how personal trauma shapes identity and ethical responsibility.