Laurence Kahn Books

Exploring the intersection of psychoanalysis and postmodernism, this book delves into key psychoanalytic texts and critically assesses shifts in foundational Freudian concepts. It highlights the implications for understanding infantile sexuality, psychic reality, unconscious determinism, and the dynamics of desire and free association. By examining these changes, the work addresses the evolving nature of the patient-analyst relationship in contemporary psychoanalytic practice.

The book delves into the profound effects of Nazism on the development of psychoanalysis, examining how individual hatred morphed into mass psychosis. It investigates the autocratic forces that shaped a new reality during this tumultuous period, shedding light on the interplay between political ideology and psychological transformation. Through this exploration, it seeks to understand the broader implications for both psychoanalysis and society at large.