Psychoanalysis, Politics and the Postmodern University

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Focusing on the interplay between critical theory and various philosophical traditions, this book examines the contributions of Marxism and psychoanalysis to understanding fascism and authoritarianism, while also addressing their distortions. It delves into Freud's reception in America, the authoritarian personality in the political landscape, Lacan's reinterpretation of Freud, Jordan Peterson's influence on the liberal arts crisis, and the anti-psychiatry movement. Designed for clinicians and social scientists, it offers a nuanced exploration of these significant themes.