Psychoanalysis Through the Lens of Narcissism

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

AvOrna Afek,Israel) Afek, Orna (Tamuz Institute for Psychotherapy

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This critical historical review of psychoanalytic theory and practice reflects on the place of psychoanalysis in contemporary Western culture in light of its preoccupation with the self and associated failure to emphasize the role of close interpersonal relationships as central to the human psyche.The elusive presence of the separate other in psychoanalytic theory is discussed vis-à-vis the life stories of Freud, Winnicott, and Kohut. The underlying narcissistic bias in the theories of these three pioneers of psychoanalysis – classical Freudian drive theory, Winnicott’s theory of the parent-infant relationship, and Kohut's theory of self-psychology – is traced back to their narcissistic personality traits, which impacted their views and perceptions and obscured the fundamental centrality of interpersonal relationships per se in the inner world of the individual, with far-reaching implications for psychoanalytic thought and practice.With fresh insights on the subjectivity of personality theories, the core features of the narcissistic personality, and the implications of the narcissistic position for theory and clinical practice, this book will interest psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, and other professionals in the field, specifically those interested in personality diagnosis, narcissism, attachment theory, and psychotherapeutic approaches and psychoanalytic theories in general.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-02-12
Mått156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt340 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieEvolutions in Psychoanalysis Book Series
Antal sidor190
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781032884332

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1. The elusive presence of the separate other in psychoanalytic theory and practice 2. The inevitable impact of personal and subjective factors on personality theories 3. The self-sufficient grandiose self: A discussion of narcissism 4. The theorists and their theories viewed through the lens of narcissism 5. The attachment to the other – the theorists pushed to the margins 6. The relational intersubjective school 7. Loss and grief processes – a mini-theory shift 8. Reflections on the current status of psychoanalysis as a therapeutic method

'In this groundbreaking work, Orna Afek offers a fresh and insightful perspective on psychoanalysis, examining its development through the lens of narcissism. With remarkable clarity and depth, Afek exposes a critical gap in mainstream psychoanalytic theory: the undervaluation of interpersonal relationships as a fundamental human need. By exploring the narcissistic traits of influential theorists and their impact on psychoanalytic thought, Afek presents a compelling case for a more balanced approach. This book is an essential read for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolution of psychoanalysis. Afek's work not only challenges established paradigms but also paves the way for a more holistic understanding of the human psyche.'Prof. Aner Govrin, Editor of Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Director of the doctoral program "Psychoanalysis and Hermeneutics," Bar Ilan University, Israel