
Understanding Psychoanalysis
Acumen Publishing Ltd
1st Edition
Published on 25. April 2008
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-84465-121-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Understanding Psychoanalysis" presents a broad introduction to the key concepts and developments in psychoanalysis and its impact on modern thought. Charting pivotal moments in the theorization and reception of psychoanalysis, the book provides a comprehensive account of the concerns and development of Freud's work, as well as his most prominent successors, Melanie Klein and Jacques Lacan.The work of these leading psychoanalytic theorists has greatly influenced thinking across other disciplines, notably feminism, film studies, poststructuralism, social and cultural theory, the philosophy of science and the emerging discipline of neuropsychoanalysis. Analysing this engagement with other disciplines and their key theorists, "Understanding Psychoanalysis" argues for a reconsideration of psychoanalysis as a resource for philosophy, science, and cultural studies.
Reviews / Votes
"Psychoanalysis has outlived its obituaries and philosophy, as outlined in this book, has helped its resuscitation. This is just as well since we need it. Here is an 'introduction' that trades neither scope for accuracy nor clarity for depth. With the Wolf-Man at my door, Anna O thirsty, Dora in hysterics, and George W. in the White House, this is the book I would reach for." - Michael P. Levine, University Of Western Australia"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Durham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84465-121-4 (9781844651214)
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Matthew Sharpe | Joanne Faulkner
Understanding Psychoanalysis
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Matthew Sharpe | Joanne Faulkner
Understanding Psychoanalysis
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12/2014
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Matthew Sharpe | Joanne Faulkner
Understanding Psychoanalysis
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Persons
Sharpe, Matthew; Faulkner, Joanne
Content
Introduction: On Understanding Psychoanalysis Part I Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis 1. Where it was: Freud's biology of the mind 2. Sexuality and its vicissitudes 3. To slip, perchance to dream: Freud on the unconscious PART II Freud's children 4. Precarious love: Kleinian object relations theory 5. Jacques Lacan: Re-reading Freud to the letter 6. What does woman want? Feminism and psychoanalysis PART III Psychoanalysis and its discontented 7. Freud as philosopher? Civilization, art and religion 8. Where psychoanalysis has come to be: Philosophy, science, society and ethics.