Negativity in Psychoanalysis by Duane Rousselle, Mark Gerard ... - 9781032452098

Negativity in PsychoanalysisTheory and Clinic\nAuthor(s): Duane Rousselle, Mark Gerard Murphy\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032452098, 978-1032452098\nSynopsis\nNegativity in Psychoanalysis examines the role of negativity in psychoanalytic theory and its application in clinical settings.\n\nWhile theories around negativity and death drive have become routinized within philosophical interpretations of Freudian and Lacanian psychoanalysis, they often mask an inherent positivity. This volume assembles highly esteemed psychoanalytic theorists and clinicians for an in-depth discussion on the topic. It features comprehensive introductions to Freudian and Lacanian perspectives, alongside contemporary clinical and cultural issues. The book also investigates how psychoanalytic negativity influences and is influenced by social, theological, and philosophical dialogues.\n\nThis work will prove invaluable for practicing .