The finale of Michael’s analysis of the life and work of Otto Rank. We dive deeper into his novel and profound ideas, including the core precepts behind his Will Therapy, the importance of dreams, storytelling, shamanism, the Double or Twin-Self, religion, heroism and sexuality. The gender war, present universal feminization and hedonism are also explained. Where did the concepts of a self and a soul originate? How did the concept of immortality arise? How did we conceive of the afterlife, of heaven, hell and eternal punishment? Why have these beliefs lost their meaning and faded from concern? Why did the practice of psychotherapy arise and has it any legitimate purpose? What is neurosis and is pathology really a bad thing? Did Biblical miracles actually happen? What is the purpose of art and creativity? Will the Posthuman world bring man true happiness? Why are we addicted to movies, drama and virtual realities? This and more…
Program References
Who Was Otto Rank?
Otto Rank (on Amazon)
The World as Will & Idea
The Will to Power
Related Podcasts
Psychoanalysis & Trauma
The World in Your Head (The Unconscious)
The Conspiracy Against Freud
Malignant Narcissism & Shadow Work
Great Women
The Hero
Suggested Reading
Disciples of the Mysterium
Schelling: Understanding German Idealism
