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Paternal Influence and Social Bonds
This chapter explores the pivotal role of paternal authority in forming social bonds, linking it to concepts of segregation and estrangement in contemporary society. It examines how historical events and psychoanalytic theories underscore the dynamics of joy, repression, and alienation, drawing from the ideas of Freud and Lacan. The discussion further investigates the tension between psychoanalysis and science, revealing the implications of recognizing psychoanalysis as a legitimate discipline within societal frameworks.