ABSTRACT

Arrogance as a specific constellation of affect, fantasy, and behavior has received little attention in psychoanalysis. This is striking in light of the enormous amount of literature accumulated on the related phenomenon of narcissism. Rectifying this omission, the book in your hands addresses arrogance from multiple perspectives. Among the vantage points employed are psychoanalysis, evolutionary psychology, cross-cultural anthropology, fiction, as well as clinical work with children and adults. The result is a harmonious gestalt of insight that is bound to enhance the clinician's attunement to the covert anguish of those afflicted with arrogance.

part |22 pages

Prologue

chapter 1|20 pages

The realm of arrogance

part I|52 pages

Developmental realm

part II|26 pages

Cultural realm

chapter 5|12 pages

Arrogance in text and in context

chapter 6|12 pages

Literary portrayals of arrogance

part III|45 pages

Clinical realm

chapter 7|12 pages

Arrogance and aloneness

chapter 8|15 pages

Arrogance in countertransference

part |21 pages

Epilogue

chapter 10|20 pages

The realm of humility