Psychoanalysis with Wilfred R. Bion: Contemporary Approaches, Actuality and The Future of Psychoanalytic Practice

François Lévys book Psychoanalysis with Wilfred R. Bion is a comprehensive representation of Bions classical elements and innovative propositions, offering new and modified ways of practising and thinking about the psychoanalytic experience. Bions thought, methodical and intuitive, has profoundly modified the approach to the psychology of groups, clinical work with psychoses, and the conception of the genesis of thought. This book places Bions thought within a filiation that is faithful to Sigmund Freud and Melanie Klein, highlights the parallels between Bions formalisations and Lacans, and emphasizes the importance of placing individuals within the collective from which they have originated.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 186 pages
\n Publication date: 09 August 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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François Lévy's extensive work, spanning twenty years, aims to comprehensively capture the classical elements and innovative propositions of Wilfred R. Bion's thought and work. Bion, known for his unique approach, offers both fresh and modified ways of practicing and contemplating the psychoanalytic experience. Bion's thought, characterized by its methodological and intuitive nature, sparked significant transformations in the understanding of group psychology, clinical work with psychoses, and the genesis of thought. Among his original concepts, psychic growth, thinking processes, transformations, alpha function, maternal reverie, and more, hold immense value in reimagining psychoanalytic practice. This book contextualizes Bion's thought within a lineage that aligns with Sigmund Freud and Melanie Klein. It highlights the parallels between Bion's formalizations and those of Lacan, emphasizing the interconnectedness of their ideas. Furthermore, it underscores the influence of negative thinking, logic, causalist philosophy, literature, and physical sciences on Bion's thought. Lévy also emphasizes the significance of placing individuals within the collective from which they originated, emphasizing the importance of understanding their historical and social context.

Psychoanalysis with Wilfred R. Bion is a valuable resource for psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists seeking to delve into the ideas of one of the most influential figures in the history of psychoanalysis. By exploring Bion's thought in depth, practitioners can enhance their understanding of the human mind, relationships, and the therapeutic process. This book offers a comprehensive and insightful perspective on psychoanalysis, making it an essential tool for professionals in the field.

\n Weight: 312g\n
Dimension: 231 x 155 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367333362\n \n