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Intersections of Psychoanalysis and History
This chapter engages with the methodological interventions of a pivotal text that merges history and psychoanalysis, emphasizing the importance of understanding intellectual history through a dialogical lens. It introduces the concept of 'constellation' for examining non-linear relationships between ideas and figures, underscoring key contributions from thinkers like Foucault and Fanon. The discussion highlights the interplay between political activism and psychiatric practice, particularly their critical roles in shaping institutional psychotherapy and challenging traditional narratives.