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 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.””
About This Quote
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.
Consider both internal and external solutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- policy making
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can therapy address societal issues?
- What balance should be struck?
Neglecting external factors can oversimplify complex suffering.