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On desire: its development and some clinical examples

I R Owen

    The British Journal of Medical Psychology
    |September 1, 1993
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    This paper explores the concept of desire through Hegelian, Freudian, and Lacanian lenses, examining its role in social behavior and clinical practice. It synthesizes key ideas to clarify desire

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Philosophy
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • The concept of desire is central to understanding human motivation and social interaction.
    • Existing theories from Hegel, Freud, and Lacan offer complex, often disparate, views on desire.
    • Clinical practice requires a nuanced understanding of desire's influence on behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize diverse philosophical and psychoanalytic perspectives on the concept of desire.
    • To elucidate the evolution of desire theory from Hegel to contemporary psychoanalysis.
    • To explore the practical relevance of desire theory in clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis integrating theories of Hegel, Lacan, and Freud.
    • Review of secondary literature, including works by Kojeve, Wilden, and Hampshire.

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  • Application of theoretical frameworks to aspects of clinical practice and social behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • A five-stage progression of the concept of desire is defined, incorporating Hegelian, Freudian, and Lacanian thought.
    • The tension between societal expectations and individual desires is highlighted as a key Freudian concept.
    • Stuart Hampshire's contribution to understanding the epistemology of desire is incorporated.

    Conclusions:

    • The paper provides a comprehensive overview of desire, integrating key thinkers.
    • Understanding desire's multifaceted nature is crucial for practitioners in psychology and related fields.
    • This synthesis offers a framework for analyzing desire in both theoretical and applied contexts.