Friday, March 14, 2025

Possession or Repression? Unpacking Mental Illness



What if history’s greatest thinkers could debate in today’s world? In Dead Philosophers Society, we bring six iconic minds back to life to tackle an age-old question: Is mental illness a spiritual affliction or a psychological condition?

On one side, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Martin Luther argue that madness stems from sin, demonic influence, and a disordered soul. On the other, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Alfred Adler counter that it arises from the unconscious mind, repressed trauma, and social struggles.

Through a dynamic, research-driven debate, we explore the clash between faith and reason, tradition and modern psychology. Join us as we bring philosophy and psychology to life in a way you’ve never heard before. (in the next line) Expect intense debates, clashing ideologies, and maybe even a few unexpected mic drops. Headphones recommended—some of these philosophers have very strong feelings.

Expect intense debates, clashing ideologies, and maybe even a few unexpected mic drops. Headphones recommended—some of these philosophers have very strong feelings.

🎧 Tune in here! https://bit.ly/hspblog1313


A detailed overview of our individual contributions is provided below to offer a clear overview of our collaborative efforts:

Amith Varughese Thomas (2434607)- St. Augustine

Portrayed St. Augustine in the podcast, offering a clear and engaging performance. Researched his views on demonology and madness to develop convincing arguments. Created the podcast cover visuals to align with the overall theme. Organized the individual contributions document to present a clear summary of the team’s efforts. 

Jannat Pahuja (2434625)-Martin Luther

Voiced the role of Martin Luther in the podcast, delivering a clear and engaging portrayal. Researched Luther’s theological perspectives and historical significance to develop strong arguments. Designed the podcast logo to match the overall theme and tone.

Manasvi Makkar (2434634)- Alfred Adler

Portrayed Alfred Adler in the podcast, delivering a compelling and engaging performance. Researched Adler’s psychological theories and character to develop strong, well-rounded arguments. Spearheaded the development of the topic, title, and tagline to ensure alignment with the podcast’s focus. Developed the blog, created content, and managed its publication to provide a comprehensive overview of the podcast. Provided input on direction and ensured accuracy by reviewing the contributions document.

Rivaa Solanki (2434659) - Sigmund Freud

Portrayed Host 2 and Sigmund Freud in the podcast with clarity and engagement. Conducted research on Freud’s theories and background to build solid arguments. Managed the technical setup by procuring recording equipment for smooth production.

Thamanna Farshad Aboobacker (2434664 ) - Carl Jung

Portrayed Carl Jung in the podcast, delivering a captivating and engaging performance. Conducted thorough research on Jung’s theories to develop insightful arguments Played a key role in the ideation process, including the concept of a podcast featuring time-traveling dead philosophers. Handled audio production by editing, enhancing sound quality, and adding background music and effects for a polished final product.

Vedant Mamodia (2434666) - St. Thomas Aquinas

Portrayed Host 1 and St. Thomas Aquinas in the podcast, delivering a confident and engaging performance. Conducted thorough research on Aquinas’s philosophical perspectives to develop insightful arguments. Spearheaded the ideation process, including the concept of a podcast featuring time-traveling philosophers. Managed audio production by editing, enhancing sound quality, and adding background music and effects. Also handled creative direction, including creating captions and editing visuals on Canva for the video.

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