Mythes, temps et soin

From time immemorial, man has pondered his position in time and space. Scrutinizing the heavens in search for the origins of mankind led to the texts called myths. But with the accumulation of scientific knowledge acquired by past generations, modern man has come to belittle the futility of such interrogations. But however out-of-date or unscientific they may appear, the same questions still haunt modern man, particularly when he recalls his mortal condition. In this context, the same ancient myths come back to life, as if they had some universal quality. We have attempted to show how these original myths are used by care recipients and caregivers alike. Caricaturizing, the way these myths are transformed during the time of care can be divided into to two opposing mechanisms: a search for amorality in an individualistic world, and acceptation of bodily mortality in a world of intersubjectivity.