Explore the dynamics of psychoanalytic work, the interplay of adaptation, the unconscious, and sexuality, and the enigma of infantile sexuality. Delve into complex intersections of sexuality and psychoanalysis, challenging traditional dichotomies and incorporating external fields like queer theory and feminism. Join the conversation about revitalizing psychoanalytic insights and the significance of exigency in psychoanalysis.
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Laplanche's Impact on Freud
Laplanche's work helps bring Freud's psychoanalysis to life and makes it more relevant today.
It offers a new lens to understand and appreciate Freud's theories.
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Exigency of the Unconscious
The unconscious has an inherent "exigency" that demands attention.
It requires a unique approach to thinking, distinct from how we address conscious ideas.
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The Object of Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis isn't about adapting to the world.
Instead, it focuses on the "sexual" as described by Laplanche, distinct from mere adaptation.
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