Real value Quote by George Hawley
““Although Lasch remained firmly on the left, he argued that the left’s energies were increasingly misdirected. Whereas the radical left was still railing against the “authoritarian personality,” such a personality was no longer dominant in the postmodern world.37 In its place was the now-dominant narcissist, who did not try to force his values on others because he had no real values of his own aside from the desire to acquire goods.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The American Left in the Age of Postmodernism, 1995
He argues that leftist activism has shifted from confronting authoritarianism to battling pervasive narcissism, which lacks genuine values and seeks material acquisition.
In simple terms: Left focus moved from authoritarianism to narcissism.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address narcissistic influences.
Themes
politics
culture
psychology
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
theoretical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media analysis
- social movements
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
narcissism
postmodernism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does narcissism affect collective action?
- What strategies can counter materialistic values?
A Different Perspective
Narcissism can be subtle and hard to confront.
