We must bear in mind, however sadly, that psychopathology…
““We must bear in mind, however sadly, that psychopathology is no longer the exclusive preserve of the degenerate and perverse. The Congo, Vietnam, Biafra -these are games that anyone can play. Their violence, and all violence for that matter, reflects the neutral exploration of sensation that is taking place now, within sex as elsewere (...). Were all this leads one can only speculate (...). What will follow is the psychopathology of sex, relationships so lunar and abstract that people will become mere extensions of the geometries of situations.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote warns that psychopathology is no longer confined to the “degenerate,” spreading into sex and relationships, suggesting a universal vulnerability to mental disorders.
In simple terms: Psychopathology now affects everyone.
Recognize mental health risks in all relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sexual health
- family dynamics
- social policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce stigma?
- What signs indicate emerging psychopathology?
Stigmatization may persist.