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From knowledge to competence: reflections on theoretical work.

Jurgen Reeder1

  • 1Gammelgårdsvägen 15C, S-112 64 Stockholm, Sweden. jurgen.reeder@telia.com

The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
|September 3, 2002
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This paper argues that clinical language should align with common-sense psychology. Theoretical and metapsychological languages maintain a necessary distance, requiring assimilation techniques for psychoanalytic practice.

Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalytic theory
  • Clinical psychology
  • Philosophy of psychology

Background:

  • The paper examines the relationship between clinical language, common-sense psychology, and theoretical frameworks in psychoanalysis.
  • It addresses the distinct nature of clinical language compared to theoretical and metapsychological discourse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assert that the language of the clinical situation should be rooted in common-sense psychology.
  • To define the distinct roles of clinical theory and metapsychology in relation to clinical language.
  • To introduce the concept of "assimilation" as a necessary technique for psychoanalytic practice.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of psychoanalytic language and theory.
  • Examination of the functional relationship between common-sense psychology, clinical theory, and metapsychology.

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  • Introduction of the concept of "assimilation" and "deconstruction" in theoretical work.

    • Main Results:

    • Clinical language should be based on common-sense psychology.
    • Clinical theory functions to correct common-sense psychology's biases, while metapsychology scrutinizes clinical theory.
    • A significant distance between clinical and theoretical language necessitates "assimilation" techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Maintaining a distance between clinical and theoretical language is crucial for theory production.
    • Psychoanalytic practice requires specific "assimilation" techniques to integrate theoretical concepts.
    • The process of deconstruction is vital for understanding the knowledge content of theoretical concepts.