Wilfred Bion posited that, in a sense, "all behavior is group behavior." Our "context" is that of all the groups we've ever belonged to. The family might be the first group. Groups are a mental construct from which all behavior emanates.
When you say "inner context," what do you mean? If we say inner or outer, have we created a context of division? What would be the language or context setting be of "one?"
Thanks for the question. I think it is important that we dont take naive categories for granted - especially ones involving a mind-body dualism. What I mean by 'inner' is really 'private behaviour'. I perceive a difference between thoughts and feelings and images that show up only to me (which I am calling inner context) and outer context which shows up for all to see if they are looking. So perhaps I should use the terms 'private context' and 'public context'. Does that resonate with you Bruce?
Yes. That framing is useful. Be careful though that this framing is about the context not necessarily about fragmenting our particular from one. As an aside there is some research that argues that feelings are created by thought.
Wilfred Bion posited that, in a sense, "all behavior is group behavior." Our "context" is that of all the groups we've ever belonged to. The family might be the first group. Groups are a mental construct from which all behavior emanates.
Yes I think I would agree with that. I think context can also include 'inner context' as well - our learning history. Do you agree?
When you say "inner context," what do you mean? If we say inner or outer, have we created a context of division? What would be the language or context setting be of "one?"
Thanks for the question. I think it is important that we dont take naive categories for granted - especially ones involving a mind-body dualism. What I mean by 'inner' is really 'private behaviour'. I perceive a difference between thoughts and feelings and images that show up only to me (which I am calling inner context) and outer context which shows up for all to see if they are looking. So perhaps I should use the terms 'private context' and 'public context'. Does that resonate with you Bruce?
Yes. That framing is useful. Be careful though that this framing is about the context not necessarily about fragmenting our particular from one. As an aside there is some research that argues that feelings are created by thought.