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The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon: Colonial War, Mental Illness, and Psychoanalysis
Red Menace
Questioning the End of Contradictions and the Role of Psychoanalysis
The core question raised is whether the dialectic resolves at the end of history, eliminating contradictions entirely, which seems unlikely given the persistent bourgeois-proletarian contradiction in socialist projects. There is concern that psychoanalysis, by emphasizing the impossibility of overcoming contradictions, may inadvertently reinforce liberalism by directing individuals to come to terms with existing realities rather than striving for change, potentially leading to a normative function aligning with liberalism and discouraging transcending it. This could risk turning communism into a utopian desire and hinder critical examination of societal structures. Criticism suggests that psychoanalysis can steer individuals towards acceptance rather than transformation, a viewpoint that is troubling, especially in clinical settings that prioritize managing emotions over addressing underlying issues.
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