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    • Psychoanalysis
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • Psychoanalytic theory is often "enshrined," treated as sacred and resistant to change.
    • This tendency creates a division between "sacred" and "profane" theoretical concepts.
    • Enshrining theory can stifle intellectual growth and adaptation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the debilitating effects of enshrining psychoanalytic theory on its development.
    • To examine the impact of this rigidity on the treatment of vulnerable individuals.
    • To explore how moving away from fixed theoretical positions can foster new realities.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the term "enshrine" in psychoanalytic discourse.
    • Discussion of the consequences of theoretical rigidity.
    • Introduction of concepts like "action at a distance" and "psychoanalytic entanglement".

    Main Results:

    • The propensity to enshrine theory has a debilitating effect on psychoanalysis.
    • Rigid theoretical adherence negatively impacts the treatment of vulnerable populations.
    • Challenging enshrined positions allows for the construction of alternative realities.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychoanalytic theory must remain dynamic and adaptable, not sacred.
    • Flexibility in theoretical frameworks is crucial for therapeutic advancement.
    • Concepts such as "action at a distance" and "psychoanalytic entanglement" offer new perspectives.