Compass and the Couch

Mariano Horenstein's 'The Compass and the Couch' delves into the idea of foreignness within psychoanalysis, presenting it as a core element of understanding the unconscious.

Through a series of short, poetic essays, Horenstein explores the ways in which foreignness shapes our perception and experience.

The book challenges conventional psychoanalytic thought, proposing that the analyst's role is to embrace the unknown and unfamiliar aspects of the human psyche.

By examining the interplay between foreignness, the unconscious, and the analytic process, Horenstein offers a unique perspective on the practice of psychoanalysis.

The book invites readers to reconsider the boundaries of knowledge and the importance of embracing the unfamiliar in the pursuit of deeper understanding.