Politics and Psychoanalysis: New Directions in Critical Theory 65

Politics and Psychoanalysis: New Directions in Critical Theory 65 is a book that explores the relationship between politics and psychoanalysis. It brings together leading scholars from both fields to discuss how these two disciplines can be used to better understand the human condition and the world we live in.

Fear of Breakdown: Politics and Psychoanalysis (New Directions in Critical Theory Book 65)

by Noëlle McAfee

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Political Unconscious," explores the ways in which the unconscious mind shapes political life. The second part, "The Psychoanalytic Turn in Political Theory," examines how psychoanalysis has been used to critique and develop political theory. The third part, "New Directions in Critical Theory," explores the ways in which critical theory can be enriched by insights from psychoanalysis.

The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of politics, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. It offers a unique and comprehensive exploration of the relationship between these three disciplines, and it provides a rich source of new insights and ideas.

Table of Contents

• Part 1: The Political Unconscious
  • Chapter 1: The Unconscious Mind and the Origins of Politics
  • Chapter 2: The Political Unconscious in Freud and Lacan
  • Chapter 3: The Psychoanalytic Turn in Political Theory
• Part 2: The Psychoanalytic Turn in Political Theory
  • Chapter 4: The Psychoanalytic Critique of Liberalism
  • Chapter 5: The Psychoanalytic Critique of Marxism
  • Chapter 6: The Psychoanalytic Turn in Feminist Theory
• Part 3: New Directions in Critical Theory
  • Chapter 7: The Psychoanalytic Approach to International Relations
  • Chapter 8: The Psychoanalytic Approach to Environmental Politics
  • Chapter 9: The Psychoanalytic Approach to Race and Gender

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the field of critical theory. It brings together leading scholars from politics and psychoanalysis to explore the relationship between these two disciplines in a new and exciting way. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the human condition and the world we live in."

- Slavoj Žižek, author of The Sublime Object of Ideology

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationship between politics and psychoanalysis. It offers a unique and comprehensive exploration of this complex and fascinating topic, and it provides a wealth of new insights and ideas."

- Judith Butler, author of Gender Trouble

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Fear of Breakdown: Politics and Psychoanalysis (New Directions in Critical Theory Book 65)

by Noëlle McAfee

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	829 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	300 pages

FREE