The Culture of Narcissism Revisited: Transformations of Narcissism in Contemporary Psychospirituality |
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Authors: | Ann Gleig |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Religious Studies, Rice University, MS - 15, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77005-1892, USA |
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Abstract: | In this paper, I trace the debate over narcissism in deinstitutionalized and heavily psychologized spiritualities. First,
I summarize how Sigmund Freud’s discussion with Romain Rolland about the “oceanic feeling” established the classical psychoanalytic
view of mysticism as a regression to primary narcissism. Second, I review how Heinz Kohut’s radical reconceptualization of
narcissism has played a seminal role in socio-cultural interpretations of modern psychologized spirituality. Third, I explore
how a contemporary psychospiritual tradition, A.H. Almaas’s Diamond Approach, details the relationship between narcissism
and mysticism. Finally, I reflect on the benefits of a dialogical approach between psychoanalysis and spirituality arguing
that the types of integrative psychospirituality envisioned by Romain and developed more fully by Almaas have the potential
to facilitate the mature transformation of narcissism. |
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