Conundrums

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Focusing on contemporary psychoanalytic thought, this book critiques relational, postmodern, and intersubjective perspectives that shape American psychoanalysis. It examines the philosophical foundations of current theories, their ties to traditional psychoanalysis, and the implications for clinical practice. Key arguments address the nature of selfhood, the complexities of postmodernism, and the political dynamics within psychoanalysis. Additionally, it explores historical criticisms and the ongoing debate between psychoanalysis as a science and as a humanistic discipline.