Freud, Psychoanalysis, Social Theory: The Unfulfilled Promise

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The exploration of psychoanalysis reveals its diminishing influence on cultural analysis and social science, both of which have shifted away from broader interpretive aims. The author highlights a central paradox: societies can integrate diverse perspectives more easily than theorists can explain this process. By examining the conflicts within psychoanalytic theory, the book suggests potential pathways to reconcile these competing visions and restore its relevance in contemporary discourse.