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The book presents a compelling argument for merging Freud's deep exploration of the unconscious with the political and philosophical perspectives of critical theory. Joel Whitebook challenges postmodern critiques, advocating for a renewed understanding of psychoanalysis that embraces its foundational insights while addressing contemporary philosophical debates. This synthesis aims to enrich both fields, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between unconscious motivations and societal structures.
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Perversion and Utopia, Joel Whitebook
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- 1996
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- Title
- Perversion and Utopia
- Subtitle
- A Study in Psychoanalysis and Critical Theory
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joel Whitebook
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780262731171
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The book presents a compelling argument for merging Freud's deep exploration of the unconscious with the political and philosophical perspectives of critical theory. Joel Whitebook challenges postmodern critiques, advocating for a renewed understanding of psychoanalysis that embraces its foundational insights while addressing contemporary philosophical debates. This synthesis aims to enrich both fields, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between unconscious motivations and societal structures.