Vivimos en una sociedad XD - Hobbes, Rousseau, Schopenhauer y Freud

About this video

• Video Title: Vivimos en una sociedad XD - Hobbes, Rousseau, Schopenhauer y Freud
• Channel: MARTE 19
• Speakers: No specific speakers named in the transcript.
• Duration: 18:06

Overview

This video explores the inherent difficulties and conflicts of living in society, examining the philosophical perspectives of Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Arthur Schopenhauer, and Sigmund Freud. It delves into how these thinkers viewed human nature, the role of society, and potential strategies for managing the inherent challenges of coexistence.

Key takeaways

• Aristotle's View: Humans are social by nature, forming families, communities, and nations.
• Sartre's "Hell is Other People": The presence of others can be uncomfortable, leading to self-consciousness, comparison, and envy. While not a true hell, it can cause minor discomfort.
• Hobbes' State of Nature: Without laws, life would be a "war of all against all," driven by egoism. Society and a strong sovereign are necessary for order and protection of life and property.
• Rousseau's Critique of Society: Humans are inherently good, but society, particularly the concept of private property, corrupts them, leading to inequality, greed, and fear. He advocated for political participation and laws created by the people.
• Schopenhauer's Pessimism: Humans are inherently egoistic and driven by insatiable desires, leading to constant suffering. Renouncing desires is the path to peace.
• Freud's Psychoanalytic View: Humans possess inherent aggressive and sexual impulses that society represses but doesn't eliminate. Sublimation is a mechanism to channel these impulses harmlessly.