Is 'depressive realism' the antidote to toxic positivity?

You have heard of 'toxic positivity' but one philosopher is putting forward the alternative – 'depressive realism'. Dr Julie Reche is from Ukraine but she is now visiting faculty at UCD and UCC, having come to Ireland as a refugee with her daughter. Her new book is called 'Negative Psychoanalysis for the Living Dead: Philosophical Pessimism and the Death Drive'. Julie spoke to Sean.

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13.00 9 Oct 2023

Is 'depressive realism' the antidote to toxic positivity?

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13.00 9 Oct 2023

You have heard of 'toxic positivity' but one philosopher is putting forward the alternative – 'depressive realism'.

Dr Julie Reche is from Ukraine but she is now visiting faculty at UCD and UCC, having come to Ireland as a refugee with her daughter. Her new book is called 'Negative Psychoanalysis for the Living Dead: Philosophical Pessimism and the Death Drive'. Julie spoke to Sean.