About this episode

A discussion with Ipek Burnett on the role of aesthetics in activism and its psychological significance.

Howling with writer and depth psychologist Ipek Burnett PhD about re-awakening the aesthetic sense as a first step in political action. In this conversation we ponder the following questions How can aesthetic response fuel psychological activism? What is the psychological significance of arts and aesthetics in activism? How do creative processes and experiences help communities build strength and solidarity, promote resilience, and find resolution?

People in this episode

Host: Brian James

Guest: Ipek Burnett

Topics covered

• activism
• depth psychology
• aesthetics
• political action
• community resilience
• creative processes

Keywords

• activism
• depth psychology
• aesthetics
• political action
• community strength
• resilience
• creative processes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Art of Activism

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