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Open Minded: Working Out the Logic of the Soul,Used
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Freud is discredited, so we dont have to think about the darker strains of unconscious motivation anymore. We know what moves our political leaders, so we dont have to look too closely at their thinking either. In fact, everywhere we look in contemporary culture, knowingness has taken the place of thought. This book is a spirited assault on that deadening trend, especially as it affects our deepest attempts to understand the human psychein philosophy and psychoanalysis. It explodes the widespread notion that we already know the problems and proper methods in these fields and so no longer need to ask crucial questions about the structure of human subjectivity. What is psychology? Open Minded is not so much an answer to this question as an attempt to understand what is being asked. The inquiry leads Jonathan Lear, a philosopher and psychoanalyst, back to Plato and Aristotle, to Freud and psychoanalysis, and to Wittgenstein. Lear argues that Freud and, more generally, psychoanalysis are the worthy inheritors of the Greek attempt to put our mindedness on display. There are also, he contends, deep affinities running through the works of Freud and Wittgenstein, despite their obvious differences. Both are concerned with how fantasy shapes our selfunderstanding; both reveal how lifes activities show more than we are able to say. The philosophical tradition has portrayed the mind as more rational than it is, even when trying to account for irrationality. Psychoanalysis shows us the mind as inherently restless, tending to disrupt its own functioning. And empirical psychology, for its part, ignores those aspects of human subjectivity that elude objective description. By triangulating between the Greeks, Freud, and Wittgenstein, Lear helps us recover a sense of what it is to be openminded in our inquiries into the human soul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Open Minded: Working Out the Logic of the Soul'? A: 'Open Minded' critically examines contemporary culture's tendency to prioritize knowingness over deeper inquiry into human psychology, urging readers to revisit essential questions about the human psyche.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Open Minded' is Jonathan Lear, who is both a philosopher and a psychoanalyst.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book explores topics in philosophy and psychoanalysis, discussing influences from Plato, Aristotle, Freud, and Wittgenstein, and how these thinkers contribute to our understanding of the mind.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still suitable for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Open Minded'? A: 'Open Minded' was published on September 1, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does 'Open Minded' have? A: 'Open Minded' contains 356 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'Open Minded' is suitable for readers interested in psychology, philosophy, and psychoanalysis, particularly those looking to deepen their understanding of human subjectivity.
- Q: Does the book provide practical insights into psychology? A: While it delves into theoretical aspects of psychology, 'Open Minded' also encourages critical thinking about the methods and questions in the field, rather than providing straightforward practical applications.
- Q: Are there any special features of the book? A: The book's main feature is its critical exploration of the limitations of contemporary psychology, alongside a historical perspective on influential thinkers.