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With Ferenczi for a Decolonial Psychoanalysis.
Jô Gondar1,2,3,4,5
1, Rua General Cristóvão Barcelos 24, ap. 701, Rio de Janeiro, CEP, 22245-110, Brazil. joogondar@gmail.com.
American Journal of Psychoanalysis
|May 19, 2026
Summary
This paper explores Sándor Ferenczi's openness to complexity in psychoanalysis. It examines decoloniality and the colonial legacy in psychoanalytic theory, advocating for contemporary, self-aware practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Decolonial Theory
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- The 14th International Sándor Ferenczi Conference focused on the enduring relevance of Ferenczi's work.
- Traditional psychoanalytic theory construction carries a colonial legacy.
- There is a need for psychoanalytic approaches that are attuned to contemporary issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To capture the spirit of the 14th International Sándor Ferenczi Conference.
- To re-evaluate Sándor Ferenczi's concepts beyond uncritical adherence.
- To introduce decoloniality as a critical lens for psychoanalysis.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of Ferenczi's ideas.
- Critique of the colonial underpinnings of psychoanalytic theory.
- Exploration of decoloniality in psychoanalytic practice.
Main Results:
- Ferenczi's openness to theoretical and relational 'mixture and impurity' is highlighted.
- The colonial legacy within psychoanalysis is critically examined.
- Decoloniality offers a framework for a more relevant psychoanalytic practice.
Conclusions:
- Ferenczi's work can inform a psychoanalysis that acknowledges contemporary complexities.
- A decolonial approach enriches psychoanalytic theory and practice.
- Moving beyond rigid adherence to foundational concepts allows for a more adaptable and relevant psychoanalysis.
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