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EAN : 9782348036293
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 238
Size : 135 x 220 mm
THE NARCISSISTS

Collection : Cahiers libres
Release date : 14/03/2019
In an increasingly competitive world, the narcissist is centre stage everywhere. While many psychiatrists and psychologists are decrying the disastrous role of narcissism which prevails in the lives of their patients (solitude, malaise in the workplace, relationship problems), others are encouraging us all to strengthen this personality trait to arm... In an increasingly competitive world, the narcissist is centre stage everywhere. While many psychiatrists and psychologists are decrying the disastrous role of narcissism which prevails in the lives of their patients (solitude, malaise in the workplace, relationship problems), others are encouraging us all to strengthen this personality trait to arm ourselves against these difficult times.
In order to clarify this paradox, Marie-France Hirigoyen analyses the considerable confusion between healthy narcissism, a source of self confidence and self affirmation, and pathological narcissism which consists in putting oneself first to the detriment of others. The dominant ideology of individualism and mass consumption reinforces narcissistic traits in everyone, particularly children.
To counter the rise of all-powerful Narcissists, we must first learn to identify them.
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EAN : 9782348036293
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 238
Size : 135 x 220 mm
La Découverte