Towards A Psychoanalytic Understanding Of War

Area of Science:

• Psychoanalytic theory
• Social history
• Gender studies

Background:

• The study explores the psychoanalytic concept of a "morality of evolution" to understand societal issues.
• It investigates the historical recurrence of war, questioning its origins and persistence despite widespread condemnation.

Observation:

• War is identified as a purely historical, not natural, phenomenon.
• Psychoanalysis is deemed a suitable method for analyzing the phenomenon of war.
• Historical analysis reveals the subjugation of women in civil society as a potential root cause.

Findings:

• The historical enslavement and loss of transcendence for women, who previously led the species, offers an explanation for humanity's propensity for war.
• Academia has overlooked this critical issue despite available evidence.

Implications:

• Achieving true gender parity is presented as a model for substantive equality.
• Gender parity can create societal space for peaceful resolution of differences, offering a path away from conflict.