Narcissism in Postmodern Society

Freud’s theory on narcissism was developed in a society where the bourgeois had influential dominant power, so analysis he proposed cultural and historical atmosphere created by upper class. Moreover, Christopher Lasch also mentioned his book The Culture of Narcissism (1978) that narcissistic culture taking place “late capitalism.” I intend to argue this paper Lasch’s embedded postmodern society, is, capitalism” refers postmodernism. Therefore, employ ideas thinkers such as Baudrillard, Georg Simmel, Habermas discuss how characteristics individuals living are similar narcissists portrayed Lasch. First, elaborate issue self-identity, followed discussion depicted Finally, propose contribution critiques discourse development culture.