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Therapeutic Action: An Earnest Plea For Irony
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Therapeutic Action Is Many Things: A Passionate Philosophical Communication From One Practicing Analyst To Other Members Of The Psychoanalytic Community; A Commentary On The Underappreciated Contribution Of The Psychoanalyst (And Former Student Of Heidegger) Hans Loewald, And A Profound Yet Succinct And Nontechnical Discussion Of The Most Important Philosophical Issues Associated With Psychoanalysis....The Book Is Distinctive And Original, And Jonathan Lear Fuses Its Several Dimensions Into A Whole That Is More Than The Sum Of Its Parts With Prose That Is Effortless, Humorous, And Consistently Engaging.Sebastian Gardner, Professor Of Philosophy, University College LondonJonathan Lear'S Therapeutic Action Vindicates Its Oscar Wildean Subtitlean Earnest Plea For Ironyby Giving Us A Kierkegaardian Reading, Not So Much Of Hans Loewald, But Of The Transferences Between Loewald And Lear. Just As The Surviving Traces Of Plato In Freud Were To Identify Realitytesting With A Cognition Freed Of Its Sexual Past, Even So Lear Attempts His Own Version Of Kierkegaard'S The Case Of The Contemporary Disciple. Lear Is Plato To Loewald'S Socrates, Which Is An Audacious Venture. Therapeutic Action Has The High Merit Of Helping Me To Rethink Some Of My Own Transferences.Harold BloomWith This Ultimately Personal 'Hownotto' Book, Lear Engages The Difficult Question: How To Write About The Process Of Psychic Change Without Betraying Either Love Or Science. Therapeutic Action Will Enliven The Thinking Of Anyone Involved In Analyzing The Psyche.Carol Gilligan, New York University, Author Of In A Different Voice And The Birth Of Pleasureprominent Professor And Highly Regarded Author Jonathan Lear Argues That, Properly Understood, Irony Plays A Crucial Role In Therapeutic Action. He Asserts That Irony Itself Has Been Regularly Confused With Sarcasm; It Is Often Mistakenly Assumed That Irony And Earnestness Cannot Go Together.This Book, Then, Is Not Merely About The Therapeutic Action Of Psychoanalysisit Is An Enactment Of Conceptual Therapy. Lear Invites Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, And Psychiatrists To Renew Their Own Engagement With The Fundamental Concepts Of Their Practice.To That End, The Book Investigates The Concepts Of Subjectivity And Objectivity That Are Appropriate For Psychoanalysts, The Concepts Of Internalization And Of Transference. Lear Also Offers An Extended Discussion Of The Theories Of Hans Loewald And Paul Grayand How They Do And Do Not Fit Together. The Very Idea That Love, Or Eros, Could Be A Driveas Freud Postulatedis Given A New Interpretation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Therapeutic Action: An Earnest Plea for Irony'? A: The book discusses the role of irony in therapeutic action, emphasizing its importance in psychoanalysis and distinguishing it from sarcasm.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jonathan Lear, a prominent professor and highly regarded figure in the field of psychoanalysis.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in this book? A: Key themes include subjectivity and objectivity in psychoanalysis, the concepts of internalization and transference, and a discussion of the theories of Hans Loewald and Paul Gray.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Therapeutic Action'? A: The book was published on August 17, 2003.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if purchased used? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory shape.
- Q: How many pages does 'Therapeutic Action' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book is intended for? A: Yes, it is aimed at psychologists, psychoanalysts, and psychiatrists, as well as anyone interested in psychoanalytic theory.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a distinctive and original writing style that is effortless, humorous, and engaging, making complex ideas accessible.
- Q: Are there any notable endorsements for this book? A: Yes, the book has received praise from notable figures such as Sebastian Gardner and Harold Bloom, highlighting its philosophical insights.