Bion's Theory of Dreams: A Visionary Model of the Mind

This book argues that Wilfred R. Bion's thinking can form a unified theory of dreams that extends and has further implications as a visionary model of the mind. The belief that the human mind pulsates with an unreadably complex dynamic beyond the unknown, unknowable, and unthinkable is central to Bion's model, and the author understands this as a call to perplexity and wonder that encourages the intuition of fundamental insights into who and what determines our internal lives. This book provides renewed insight into psychoanalytical understandings of dreams and is essential reading for any psychoanalyst wishing to broaden their knowledge of the importance of Bion's dream work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Through a meticulous and comprehensive exploration of Wilfred R. Bion's diverse and largely unsystematic writings on dreaming, this book presents a compelling argument that Bion's thinking can serve as a cohesive framework for understanding dreams, with far-reaching implications as a visionary model of the mind. At the core of Bion's visionary model lies the conviction that the entirety of the human mind is characterized by an intricately complex dynamic that transcends the realm of what is known, unknowable, and unthinkable. While some may view this as a negative aspect, the author interprets it as a call to perplexity and wonder, which actively fosters the intuition of fundamental insights into the determinants of our internal lives. A significant consequence of this belief is that psychoanalysis, in essence, revolves around the unknown. Monteiro offers insightful observations on how this dimension may impact psychoanalytic work, contributing to a deeper understanding of psychoanalytical interpretations of dreams. By offering renewed perspectives on psychoanalytical understandings of dreams, this book is an indispensable resource for any psychoanalyst seeking to expand their knowledge of the significance of Wilfred R. Bion's dream work.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032450537