Introduction to Carl Jung - The Psyche, Universal Symbols and the Collective Unconscious

Ernest Becker and Heroic Action

In this lecture we investigate what Ernest Becker called the universal urge to heroism. We look at the different ways Becker proposed individuals strive for heroism, and introduce what he called genuine heroism. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1TGz2Jb (affiliate link) Escape from Evil by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/20GspIT (affiliate link) The Birth and Death of Meaning by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1WWtgaD (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Can Religion Save Society?

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The Advantages of Reading Remarkable Books

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Why do Most Relationships Fail? - The Myth of the Magical Other

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Creativity and the Drive for Excellence

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate Richard Taylor's idea, building on the thought of Aristotle, that personal excellence is best attained through the cultivation of one's capacity for creativity. =============================================== Support us on Patreon by donating any amount per video: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2014/01/creativity-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]