Civilization in transition (ontological confrontation)

Area of Science:

• Anthropology
• Psychoanalysis
• Psychology

Background:

• Indigenous peoples in Brazil have gained national and international recognition.
• Acclaimed works like "The Fall of the Sky" and "Ideas to Postpone the End of the World" have increased visibility.
• The "new anthropology," particularly the perspective of Eduardo Viveiros de Castro, is gaining scholarly attention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the reception of new indigenous anthropology by psychoanalysis and analytical psychology.
• To explore the varying responses within psychoanalytic communities, from silence to strong engagement.
• To identify underlying political alliances influencing these perspectives.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of scholarly literature and engagement patterns.
• Comparative study of Freudian psychoanalysis, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and Jungian analytical psychology.
• Examination of published works, courses, conferences, and public statements.

Main Results:

• Freudian psychoanalysis largely ignores indigenous peoples and new anthropological perspectives.
• Lacanian psychoanalysis shows some openness, with specific scholars engaging with the topic.
• Jungian analytical psychology demonstrates significant enthusiasm, actively involving indigenous leaders and shamans in their discourse and events.

Conclusions:

• The psychoanalytic community exhibits a spectrum of responses to indigenous anthropology, ranging from silence to active engagement.
• These differing receptions are linked to distinct theoretical underpinnings and political alignments.
• Further interdisciplinary dialogue is needed to bridge the gap between psychoanalysis and indigenous studies.