Psyche, Culture, World: Excursions in Existentialism and Psychoanalytic Philosophy

Philosopher and psychoanalyst Jon Mills argues for a return to the question and meaning of existence, drawing on German Idealism, existentialism, and onto-phenomenology to explore the foundations of psyche, human nature, and society. He examines the unconscious origins of psychic reality, the scope of existentialism, authenticity, paranoiac epistemology, the essence of evil, dysrecognition, and social pathology, belief in God, myth, science, hermeneutics, truth, freedom, and determinism, and the fate of civilization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Across the vast expanse of topics explored within this comprehensive volume, philosopher and psychoanalyst Jon Mills passionately advocates for a fundamental return to the profound inquiry into the question and essence of existence. Drawing upon the rich tapestry of traditions, including German Idealism, existentialism, and onto-phenomenology, he presents a rich and insightful exploration into the foundations of the psyche, human nature, and society.

As a philosophy of mind and culture, psychoanalysis presents us with a promising avenue to re-engage our being in the world, fostering meaningful connections that shed light on the intricacies of human existence, the enigmatic realm of unconscious processes, our relationship with transcendence, ethical responsibilities towards social collectives, and the awe-inspiring wonder of logos for our contemporary consciousness. After delving into the unconscious origins of psychic reality and the complex tapestry of our internal lives, Mills embarks on a comprehensive examination of existentialism, spanning from antiquity to postmodernism. He explores the profound question of authenticity, delves into paranoiac epistemology, uncovers the essence of evil, examines dysrecognition and social pathology, explores belief in God, myth, the ideologies of science, hermeneutics, truth, freedom, and determinism, and grapples with the fate of civilization in the face of the pervasive forces that threaten our very existence.

Psyche, Culture, World will captivate philosophers, psychoanalysts, psychologists, academics, and students alike, spanning the fields of philosophy, psychoanalysis, psychology, cultural studies, anthropology, myth, psychology of religion, and psychotherapy. This profound and thought-provoking work offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey of exploration and understanding.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032306254