James Newlin

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Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 2min

James Newlin and James W. Stone, "New Psychoanalytic Readings of Shakespeare: Cool Reason and Seething Brains" (Routledge, 2023)

Dr. Richard Waugaman challenges traditional theories about Shakespeare's authorship, proposing the Earl of Oxford as the true writer. They discuss the psychological complexity in Shakespeare's plays and its relevance in understanding human behavior. The chapter explores the controversy surrounding Shakespeare's authorship and the resistance of scholars and psychoanalysts. They touch on academic freedom, groupthink, and historical cases of resistance to new ideas. The chapter also discusses projective identification in politics and domestic violence.