مختصر البحثAbstract— This paper explores the relevance of existential psychotherapy in addressing the pervasive
issue of modern rage, using Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Notes from the Underground as a lens to examine the
human condition. Drawing on existential and Jungian perspectives, it argues that rage, as a manifestation
of the daimonic, is an intrinsic aspect of human existence that cannot be suppressed or medicalized without
fragmenting the self. Through an analysis of the Underground Man’s psychological turmoil, the paper
proposes that existential psychotherapy offers a pathway to wholeness by encouraging individuals to
confront and integrate their rage within the context of their lived experiences. By situating rage within
historical and cultural frameworks, this approach avoids reductive biomedical interpretations and fosters
a deeper understanding of human emotions. The paper concludes with reflections on the contemporary
relevance of these insights in addressing societal violence and alienation.
Keywords— Existential Psychotherapy, Dostoevsky, Underground Man, Rage, Daimonic, Jungian
Psychology, Alienation, Modern Rage