Vera King & Thomas Fuchs
The term “narcissism” is everywhere. But what does it describe: a mental disorder, a societal ideal, or a consequence of self-optimization and constant visibility? In this conversation, Thomas Fuchs and Vera King discuss the modern self—caught between relationships and self-absorption—from philosophical, sociological, and psychoanalytic perspectives.
Prof. Dr. Vera King is a social psychologist and director of the Sigmund Freud Institute in Frankfurt. Her book *The Measured Life* (with B. Gerisch and H. Rosa, 2026) explores how digitalization and the pursuit of optimization shape our relationships and psychological development.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Fuchs is a psychiatrist and philosopher at Heidelberg University. His latest book , *The Insatiable Self: A Phenomenology of Narcissism* (with T. Arnold, 2026), examines the phenomenon from psychiatric and philosophical perspectives.
Details:
Date: 02.11.2026
Time: 19:00
Type:
Narcissism—A Hallmark of Our Time?
Event type:
Geist Heidelberg In dialogue
Prices plus fees
Regular 15,90 €
Reduced 12,90 €
Member 9,90 €
