The insatiable self – Thomas Arnold and Thomas Fuchs on narcissism
With German Sign Language interpretation
Narcissism is everywhere these days – as a pop-culture buzzword, a moral reproach, a description of contemporary society, or as a clinical diagnosis. But what lies behind the term?
In The Insatiable Self, philosopher Thomas Arnold and psychiatrist Thomas Fuchs offer a deeply insightful perspective on the phenomenon: They frame the narcissistic relationship to the self as an expression of an existential void – a lack of self-worth that can never be permanently satisfied by external validation, attractiveness or power. At the same time, narcissism is a mirror of the late-modern soul: Why is external validation never enough? What do social media, conspiracy theories, and extreme politics have to do with narcissism? And is there such a thing as healthy narcissism? What can we learn when we hold up a mirror to ourselves? Host: Gert Scobel
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Gert Scobel
Born in Aachen in 1959, Gert Scobel is one of Germany’s most renowned s… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Thomas Arnold
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Thomas Fuchs
Thomas Fuchs is a psychiatrist and philosopher. He holds the post of… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
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Thursday
11. June 2026
17:30 -
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