6min chapter

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Adam Phillips, "On Giving Up" (FSG, 2024)

New Books in Psychoanalysis

CHAPTER

Exploring the Concept of True Self

A discussion on the ambivalence of the true self, examining its mythology and how it is perceived in modern society. The chapter explores the idea of the true self as a multifaceted aspect of oneself and discusses how relationships contribute to shaping our sense of self and understanding of our needs.

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