Managing Desires and the Role of Psychoanalysis

This chapter explores the general problem of managing desires versus rules and norms, as well as the specific question of what has changed lately and how to respond to it. The speakers discuss the role of psychoanalysis in helping individuals challenge and understand themselves better, and the importance of professors and philosophers in opening up possibilities for the young. They also delve into the concept of self-knowledge and self-awareness, questioning its universal goodness and the potential dangers of recognizing and expressing desires.