ANT370H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ruth Benedict, Psychological Types, Ethnography
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Ruth benedict, in her article psychological types in the cultures of the southwest, explains a disunion she notices between the ritualistic practices of the pueblo peoples and all the other tribes in the region. This she attempts to outline with the framework of the famous psychologist. In his work he develops an existing opposition of two greek gods: apollo and dionysus. These two greek characters represent different and opposing philosophies, and. Nietzsche extends them to the psychological development of individuals. Benedict begins her article with defining the two personas, stating that their importance lies the different ways of arriving at the values of existence . The apollonian arrives at his values with characteristics of order, control of the senses, and maintaining stability in self and behavior. By doing this, the apollonian can draw conclusions in the moment and be sure of his existence.
