Mother Teresa Theory

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What will be discussed in this analysis is the life of Mother Teresa and factors in her life such as those discussed in the biography, which led her into doing what she did, being the humanitarian she was, and the way she gave back to the world. This will be done through applying various theories such as, the human scale development theory developed by Max-Neef and the psychodynamic theory according to Freud to these specific events and to specific quotations of hers. The use of her quotations will allow her to speak for herself thereby further emphasizing her beliefs and the readers understanding. In addition, the ego-defence mechanisms that she used to inspire herself and those around to understand what is important in life, the need to be …show more content…

The axiological needs which are subsistence, protection, affection, understanding, participation, idleness and creation are each described in accordance to the existential needs which are; being, having, doing and interacting. She grasps the concepts between needs and satisfiers and is able to not only satisfy her own needs, but to help others satisfy theirs. What differs between individuals and different time periods are the way in which these needs are met, through various satisfiers, which Mother Teresa was able to adapt to in order to aid other individuals satisfy their needs. Poverties refer to the inability to meet a specific need. The interaction between needs and satisfiers form the basis of this interrelated and interactive system which can be linked to the development of the …show more content…

This passing was said to have been a result of food poisoning which occurred after a meeting with a few of his business colleagues. Like any human being who has experienced the death of a loved one, Agnes initially went through a state of denial, which is an ego defence mechanism, to alleviate the pain of this event. According to Freud, the ego is driven by a balance between the id and the superego, the id operates at an unconscious level and consists of memories, fears, selfish needs, unacceptable desires and immoral urges, while the superego represents reality, societal beliefs and ethics and principles held by the individual. These are the forces which influence our behaviour. In order to maintain this balance, the ego unconsciously wards off any unpleasant feelings and undesirable thoughts by employing various defence mechanisms to chase these away from the conscience mind. These mechanisms may either be helpful or harmful to the individual but are not under conscience

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