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Capitalism Quote by James Davies

“Tim Kasser: ‘The heyday of humanistic psychology was in the 1960s and 1970s, when Keynes dominated. But since the rise of neo-liberalism from the 1980s, we’ve seen an influx of cognitive behavioural approaches and psychiatric drugs – technologies that put the cause of the problem right between…” quote by James Davies
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““Tim Kasser: ‘The heyday of humanistic psychology was in the 1960s and 1970s, when Keynes dominated. But since the rise of neo-liberalism from the 1980s, we’ve seen an influx of cognitive behavioural approaches and psychiatric drugs – technologies that put the cause of the problem right between your ears. The therapies our governments now want all focus on internal not external reform. They don’t see suffering as a call to change external circumstances for the good of our development.””

James Davies

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Source Essay: Humanistic Psychology vs. CBT, 2020

Neo‑liberalism shifted focus inward, neglecting external change, thus limiting therapeutic impact.

In simple terms: Modern therapy often ignores societal factors.

Key Takeaway

Consider both internal and external solutions.

Themes

psychology politics mental health

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

Capitalism:1 Cbt:1 Keynes:0 Mental health:1 Neoliberalism:1 Psychiatry:0 Psychology:1 Suffering:1 Therapy:1 Humanistic Psychology:1 Suffering Change:0 Heyday Humanistic:0 Therapies Governments:0

When to use this quote

  • clinical practice
  • policy making
  • social activism

Key Concepts

humanistic values neo‑liberal critique therapeutic scope

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can therapy address societal issues?
  • What balance should be struck?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting external factors can oversimplify complex suffering.

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