Episode 172: Mind, Self, and Affect with Guest Dr. Drew (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast · Mark Linsenmayer
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Show Notes
Continuing with Drew Pinsky on "Attachment and Reflective Function: Their Role in Self-organization" by Peter Fonagy and two articles by Allan Schore.
Fonagy claims we gain the ability to emotionally self-regulate as a result of achieving secure attachment with a caregiver as infants. Schore claims that if this fails, we can end up fundamentally disengaged. So what are the philosophical implications?
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End song: "Anything but Love" by Steve Hackett, as featured on Nakedly Examined Music #45.