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    This study explores Jacques Lacan's focus on hysteria, highlighting its importance in psychoanalysis and contemporary practice. Lacan viewed hysteria as key to understanding the relationship between neurosis and civilization.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

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    • The enduring relevance of hysterical diagnosis for modern clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

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    • To trace the evolution of Lacan's thought through his engagement with the case of Dora.

    Main Methods:

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    • Lacan viewed hysteria as a diagnostic tool reflecting the dynamic between neurosis and civilization.
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