Gila Ashtor

Gila Ashtor, a critical theorist and psychoanalyst at Columbia University, dives deep into her book about Jean Laplanche's revolutionary ideas in psychoanalysis. She challenges the status quo, arguing that contemporary practices often cling to outdated Freudian language. Ashtor highlights Laplanche's emphasis on the impact of others in shaping our desires, proposing that sexuality isn't just an internal construct. The conversation explores the vital role of affect in development, the complexities of interpretation, and the need for a modernized psychoanalytic framework.