
Joel Whitebook, "Freud: An Intellectual Biography" (Cambridge UP, 2017)
New Books in Psychology
Freud's Life and Theories Intertwined
This chapter examines the relationship between Freud's personal experiences and his theoretical contributions, focusing on the influence of maternal absence and the historical context of his work. It discusses the balance between understanding Freud's biography and his psychoanalytic theories while avoiding reductionist interpretations. The speakers critically analyze the complexities of human psychology as informed by Freud's insights, particularly the challenges of introspection in contemporary society.
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