Pragmatic-Psychoanalytic Interpretations of Amos Oz's Writings: Words Significantly Uttered

Words Significantly Uttered connects Amos Oz's writings to American Pragmatism and object-relations psychoanalysis to explore the mental-conceptual conflict and existential challenge. It argues that Oz reconceptualized psychological processes in a way that offers a retrospective understanding of them in general life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Pragmatic-Psychoanalytic Interpretations of Amos Oz's Writings: Words Significantly Uttered offers a profound exploration of the intricate connections between three intellectual domains: the literary works of Amos Oz, American Pragmatism, and object-relations psychoanalysis. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this study presents Oz's writings as a catalyst for an existential debate that delves into the mental-conceptual conflict at the heart of human experience. This conflict, expressed artistically in Oz's literary creations, inspires the presentation of central pragmatic and psychoanalytic concepts to evaluate how each of these domains can contribute to a deeper understanding of the conceptual tension or existential challenge.

In each chapter, the authors strive to interpret Oz's works not merely as literary masterpieces but as existential-philosophical expressions. Dorit Lemberger's central argument revolves around Oz's remarkable ability to reconceptualize psychological, personal, familial, and often national processes in a way that enables readers to comprehend these processes in the broader context of everyday life. By offering a retrospective perspective, Oz's writings invite us to reflect on our own experiences and relationships, shedding light on the universal aspects of human existence.

Through this interdisciplinary exploration, Pragmatic-Psychoanalytic Interpretations of Amos Oz's Writings: Words Significantly Uttered provides a rich and nuanced understanding of Oz's literary genius and its profound implications for our understanding of the human condition. It serves as a testament to the power of literature to transcend boundaries and engage with the deepest aspects of our existence, offering valuable insights into the complexities of the human psyche and the search for meaning in life.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 239 x 158 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666917260