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Notes on neoliberalisms and psychoanalysis.

Authors :
Lesser, Ronnie C
Source :
Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society. Apr2014, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p13-18. 6p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This paper attempts to demonstrate the inextricability of the sociopolitical from the clinical practice of working with patients, by presenting a brief vignette of a session that took place immediately after I listened to a news broadcast. Because I view psychoanalytic theory and practice as inseparable from sociopolitical reality, I propose that psychoanalysis is an approach to living that is grounded in culture and values. I argue that by espousing a view of psychoanalysis as truth, we inadvertently contribute to naturalizing neoliberalism. I also attempt to broaden our view of neoliberal subjectivities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10880763
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94888587
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1057/pcs.2013.25