Psychoanalysis and Philosophy of Mind; Unconscious Mentality in the Twenty-First Century

BOAG, Simon; w/ Linda A. W. Brakel, and Vesa Talvitie

ISBN 10: 1782201793 / ISBN 13: 9781782201793

Verlag: Karnac, 2015

300pp, octavo paperback. covers slightly worn yet clean, tight binding, interior clean. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 137265

Inhaltsangabe:

Of the topics found in psychoanalytic theory it is Freud's philosophy of mind that is at once the most contentious and enduring. Psychoanalytic theory makes bold claims about the significance of unconscious mental processes and the wish-fulfilling activity of the mind, citing their importance for understanding the nature of dreams and explaining both normal and pathological behaviour. However, since Freud's initial work, both modern psychology and philosophy have had much to say about the merits of Freudian thinking. Developments in psychology, philosophy, and psychoanalysis raise new challenges and questions concerning Freud's theory of mind. This book addresses the psychoanalytic concept of mind in the 21st century via a joint scientific and philosophical appraisal of psychoanalytic theory. It provides a fresh critical appraisal and reflection on Freudian concepts, as well as addressing how current evidence and scientific thinking bear upon Freudian theory. The book centres upon the major concepts in psychoanalysis, including the notion of unconscious mental processes and wish-fulfilment and their relationship to dreams, fantasy, attachment processes, and neuroscience.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Simon Boag

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Psychoanalysis and Philosophy of Mind; ...
Verlag: Karnac
Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
Einband: PAPERBACK
Zustand: Very Good+
Auflage: Paperback edition.