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Christian David.

Laurent Danon-Boileau1

  • 1Independent Research, Paris, France.

The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
|February 17, 2023
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Explores Christian David's psychoanalytic theories, contrasting with Lacanian approaches.
  • Highlights David's anti-intellectualist stance and emphasis on affect.
  • Examines his unique perspective on psychosomatic disorders.

Approach:

  • Reviews key themes in Christian David's psychoanalytic contributions.
  • Analyzes the role of affect versus language in his theoretical framework.
  • Investigates his interpretation of psychosomatic disorders and drive sublimation.

Key Points:

  • David prioritizes affect over language in psychoanalytic theory and representation.
  • His theory offers an original interpretation of psychosomatic disorders through affect's role in drive sublimation.
  • He views dreams as a function rather than content, emphasizing psychic bisexuality.

Conclusions:

  • Christian David's work offers a distinct psychoanalytic perspective, valuing affect and challenging systematic descriptions of psychic life.
  • His theories provide novel insights into psychosomatic disorders and sublimation.
  • The concept of psychic bisexuality is central to his understanding of authentic sublimation.
Keywords:
Affectanti-intellectualismpsychosomatics

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