The Routledge International Handbook of Psychoanalysis and Philosophy

The Routledge International Handbook of Psychoanalysis and Philosophy explores the relationship between psychoanalysis and philosophy, discussing the philosophical underpinnings of psychoanalytic schools, addressing controversial topics in philosophy, and exploring contemporary applied subjects. It is a valuable resource for scholars, philosophers, practicing psychoanalysts, and therapists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 556 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge International Handbook of Psychoanalysis and Philosophy presents a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted relationship between psychoanalysis and philosophy, offering a rich and insightful perspective on the contributions and challenges of each discipline. Comprising thirty-three chapters, this handbook explores a wide range of interfaces and reciprocal influences between various aspects of psychoanalysis and philosophy. It underscores the essential interconnectedness of the two fields, emphasizing that psychoanalysis cannot be fully understood or applied without a philosophical framework.

Written by a team of esteemed experts, including established scholars, psychoanalysts, and emerging talents, the handbook delves into the psychoanalytic schools and their philosophical foundations, as well as contemporary applied topics. Organized into five sections, this volume examines the relationship between psychoanalysis and prominent philosophical thinkers such as Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Nietzsche, and Kant. It also explores philosophical perspectives on psychoanalytic schools, including Freud, Klein, Bion, Kohut, and Lacan. Additionally, it addresses controversial philosophical issues such as truth, language, symbolism, ethics, and theories of mind within the context of psychoanalysis.

The final section of the handbook focuses on contemporary applied subjects in psychoanalytic thought, including colonialism, gender, race, and ecology. These topics are of utmost importance in today's world and provide valuable insights into the ongoing dialogue between psychoanalysis and philosophy.

This handbook offers a novel and comprehensive perspective that is of immense value to scholars, philosophers, practicing psychoanalysts, and therapists alike. It serves as a valuable resource for courses in psychoanalysis, philosophy of science, epistemology, ethics, semiotics, cognitive science, consciousness, gender, race, post-colonialism theories, clinical theory, Freud's studies, and various other disciplines. Whether pursued in universities, psychoanalytic training programs, or institutes, this handbook will provide a rich foundation for understanding and advancing the fields of psychoanalysis and philosophy.

Weight: 1230g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367276454