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Desire, Pain and Thought
Primal Masochism and Psychoanalytic Theory
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The book offers a fresh perspective on primal erotogenic masochism, positioning it as central to psychoanalytic theory. Aisenstein differentiates between pathological masochism, characterized by an active pursuit of pain, and primal erotogenic masochism, which she argues emerges during early childhood. Through this lens, the author explores the complexities of desire and pain, providing insights into their foundational role in human psychology.
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Desire, Pain and Thought, Marilia Aisenstein
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- 2023
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- Title
- Desire, Pain and Thought
- Subtitle
- Primal Masochism and Psychoanalytic Theory
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marilia Aisenstein
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 82
- ISBN13
- 9781032054629
- Series
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- 4.65 out of 5
- Description
- The book offers a fresh perspective on primal erotogenic masochism, positioning it as central to psychoanalytic theory. Aisenstein differentiates between pathological masochism, characterized by an active pursuit of pain, and primal erotogenic masochism, which she argues emerges during early childhood. Through this lens, the author explores the complexities of desire and pain, providing insights into their foundational role in human psychology.