The theory and context of the "inferiority complex"
Description
In this episode of our series on Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, we go deep into his most famous concept: the "inferiority complex." This podcast explores the critical difference Adler saw between the universal, motivating feeling of inferiority and the pathological complex that paralyzes an individual. We'll discuss how he believed this complex develops from childhood experiences like pampering or neglect. This episode also examines how the inferiority complex fits into his wider theory, including the "striving for superiority" and the vital role of "social interest." Finally, the podcast details Adler's dramatic break from Freud by deconstructing the Oedipus complex, reinterpreting it not as a sexual issue, but as a power struggle found in pampered children.
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