Exploring Winnicott's Transitional Area: Between Belief and Disbelief

This chapter examines the significance of transitional objects and the transitional area as defined by Winnicott, connecting these concepts to cultural experiences like art and religion. It highlights the necessity of 'suspension of disbelief' in art and 'suspension of belief' in religion, while warning against the dangers of overindulgence in these areas that may lead to a disconnect from reality.