Vera King & Thomas Fuchs

Description

The term narcissism is ubiquitous. But what does it describe: a mental disorder, a societal ideal, or a consequence of self-optimization and constant visibility? In a discussion, Thomas Fuchs and Vera King will explore the modern self from philosophical, sociological, and psychoanalytic perspectives, focusing on the relationship between connection and self-centeredness. Prof. Dr. Vera King is a social psychologist and director of the Sigmund Freud Institute in Frankfurt. Her book The Measured Life (with B. Gerisch and H. Rosa, 2026) addresses how digitalization and the pursuit of optimization shape our relationships and psychological development. Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Fuchs is a psychiatrist and philosopher at the University of Heidelberg. His latest book, The Insatiable Self. Phenomenology of Narcissism (with T. Arnold, 2026), examines the phenomenon from psychiatric and philosophical perspectives.

Highlights

• Discussion on narcissism from various perspectives
• Featuring Prof. Dr. Vera King and Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Fuchs
• Venue: DAI Heidelberg

General Information

The event offers an in-depth discussion on the concept of narcissism and its impact on the modern self. Experts from psychology and philosophy will shed light on the topic from different angles.

Location

Sofienstraße 12, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

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