Fromm’s concept of the syndrome of decay
Fromm’s concept of the syndrome of decay included three personality disorders: (1) necrophilia, or love of death; (2) malignant narcissism, or extreme self- interest; and (3) incestuous symbiosis, or a passionate devotion to one’s mother or a mother substitute. For example, Fromm identified Adolf Hitler as the most conspicuous example of a person with the syndrome of decay. If Fromm’s concepts are valid, we should see the syndrome of decay traits in contemporary personalities. 150 to 200 words minimum
Your task is to search for recent examples of well-known people with the syndrome of decay; pay special attention to malignant narcissism and incestuous symbiosis. For each example you find, full explain and defend your analysis.
Please post your findings. In addition, pose one follow-up question to the class and respond to the questions of at least TWO of your classmates.
………….Answer Preview………….Syndrome of Decay: Joseph Kony of Uganda can be said to be one of the present personalities that suffer from the syndrome of decay. He is a leader of an army that is totally devoted to seeing to it that the government of the country does not operate in peace in the northern region. He can be said to be suffering from syndrome of decay since he is constantly working to see to it that his views are viewed as the right doctrine and whoever goes against him pays with…………….
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