Authenticity
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Beyond Normative Ethics: Toward an Ethical Intuitionism for Psychoanalysis
‘The Freudian conception of the process by which the subject is constituted is fundamentally dialectical in nature and involves the notion that the subject is created and sustained (and at the same time decentred from itself) through the dialectical interplay of consciousness and unconsciousness.’ — Thomas Ogden My main object in this paper is to… Continue reading
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Addressing the Myth of Shame
As it were, the myth of shame emerges as a mirage from our collective imaginations—an amalgamation of half-truths and misplaced identities, as tangled as the emotion it misrepresents. The drama unfolds on the stage of public perception, where shame often dresses itself in the costume of guilt. In this role, the spectre of shame loses… Continue reading
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An Intimate Stranger: The Myth of Self-Knowledge in Psychotherapy
When we speak of self-knowledge, we presuppose a dichotomy within the self: the observer and the observed. This bifurcation, though handy for analytical purposes, risks oversimplifying the inherent complexity of the human psyche. The dichotomy posits the ‘self’ as a static entity that can be known, studied, and comprehended, an assumption which in itself is… Continue reading
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Authenticity in Plato and Beyond: An Introduction to the Ideal of Authenticity | w4dey
is article introduces the ideal of authenticity as it appears in the works of Plato and explores its relevance and evolution in modern philosophical, psychological, and psychotherapeutic discourse. The article begins by examining Plato’s conception of authenticity as it appears in his dialogues, focusing on the role of self-examination, the pursuit of wisdom, and the… Continue reading