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Psychoanalytic "problems" and postmodern "solutions"

K Leary1

  • 1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48104.

The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|July 1, 1994
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This study explores how postmodernism influences psychoanalytic theory, noting that while it offers new perspectives on selfhood, its application in clinical practice provides only partial solutions to metapsychological challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalytic Theory
  • Postmodern Philosophy
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Psychoanalytic theory is increasingly incorporating postmodern concepts of self and subjectivity.
  • Postmodernism is prevalent in humanities and literary criticism but less familiar to psychoanalytic clinicians.
  • This familiarity gap hinders the integration of postmodern thought into psychoanalytic practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the evolution and integration of postmodernism within psychoanalytic theory.
  • To analyze the impact of postmodern revisions on psychoanalytic metapsychology.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of postmodernism as a solution for psychoanalytic theoretical problems.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of postmodernism's development and its influence on psychoanalytic thought.

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  • Case study analysis focusing on the works of Roy Schafer and Irwin Hoffman.
  • Critical evaluation of postmodernism's application in psychoanalytic practice and metapsychology.

    • Main Results:

    • Postmodernism has significantly influenced contemporary psychoanalytic revisions concerning the self and subjectivity.
    • The works of Schafer and Hoffman exemplify the integration of postmodern ideas into psychoanalysis.
    • Applying postmodernism to psychoanalytic practice yields limited success in resolving metapsychological issues.

    Conclusions:

    • While postmodernism offers valuable conceptual shifts for psychoanalysis, its practical application is not a panacea.
    • Further exploration is needed to fully understand and effectively utilize postmodern concepts in psychoanalytic theory and practice.
    • The integration of postmodernism presents both opportunities and limitations for psychoanalytic metapsychology.