Thursday Jun 20, 2024

Freud and Religion: The Lightning Podcast S1 E34

“Immorality, no less than morality, has at all times found support in religion.”

— Sigmund Freud, The Future of an Illusion

This week on The Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban and guest Nicolas Sarian as we engage in a compelling discussion surrounding this controversial quote by Sigmund Freud. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the roots of morality in religion, Freud's complex relationship with his Jewish heritage, and the origins and impact of psychoanalysis. We delve into Freud's significant works, such as 'Moses and Monotheism,' and explore how Freud's ideas have shaped modern therapy practices. Perhaps you will examine your own interpretations of morality and the influence of religious teachings in your life…

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:16 Debating Freud's Controversial Quote

00:52 Exploring the Origins of Morality

04:51 Freud's Religious Background

07:11 The Birth of Talk Therapy

08:42 Freud's Influence on Modern Therapy

11:16 Freud's Writings and Jewish Roots

21:32 Psychoanalysis and Jewish Tradition

23:28 The Enigma of the Sphinx

23:48 Philosophical Hermeneutics

24:45 Exploring Heraclitus' Fragments

27:03 Interpreting Signs in Life