The biography delves into the life of George Floyd, revealing his journey from an athletic youth in Houston's Third Ward to a father and friend, highlighting the systemic pressures he faced. It explores the profound impact of his tragic death on global awareness of policing issues, transforming him into a symbol of the fight for civil rights. The narrative emphasizes the human story behind the headlines, illustrating the complexities of Floyd's life and the injustices that led to his untimely demise.
The exploration of five essential Freudian concepts reveals their frequent misunderstanding, even among psychoanalysts. The author delves into post-Freudian theories, including neuropsychoanalysis and Lacanian thought, highlighting distortions in contemporary interpretations. By examining Freud's unpublished Project for a Scientific Psychology, the book positions these core ideas as foundational to both psychoanalysis and neurology, while challenging current brain science perspectives. It is aimed at students and scholars interested in psychoanalysis and related fields.
Exploring the intersection of Lacanian ethics, feminine subjectivity, and queer textuality, this work delves into Hitchcock's films to reveal a concept of "bi-textuality," paralleling Freud's notion of bisexuality. It critiques traditional interpretations that focus on male heterosexuality, highlighting the films' diverse sexual identities and desires. Engaging with theorists like Kristeva and Butler, the book challenges the association of the feminine with the unconscious, advocating for a broader understanding of sexuality and representation through a psychoanalytic lens.
The murder of George Floyd sparked a fiery summer of activism and unrest all over the world in 2020, with peaceful protests sometimes erupting into violent clashes. From Shetland to Sao Paolo, from Honolulu to Hobart, people marched under the Black Lives Matter banner, decrying Floyd's death and demanding an end to racial injustice. The movement has led corporations to redouble their efforts, universities to refocus on inclusion, and government officials to examine the causes of systemic inequality. Drawing on The Washington Post's unrivalled archives, in-depth reporting and award-winning series on Floyd, His Name Is George Floyd is a definitive biography that dives deep into the myriad ways that structural racism shaped Floyd's life and death. Telling his personal story within the context of America's troubled race history, it features fresh and exclusive reporting as well as unparalleled access to Floyd's family and the people who were closest to the man whose name has become one of the most recognized on the planet. By zooming in for an intimate portrait of this one, emblematic life, while also pulling back to profile the institutions that shaped it, the authors deliver a powerful exploration of institutional racism and of a public reckoning of unprecedented breadth and intensity.
Hal Maybury's life is marked by monotony and dissatisfaction, characterized by a routine filled with pubs, smoking, and a troubled marriage. As he navigates his unfulfilling suburban existence, the story explores his struggles and the search for meaning beyond the confines of his daily life.
Freud's theory of the reality principle is examined in the context of contemporary global issues and everyday experiences. The author defends Freud's scientific approach, proposing its practical application to enhance understanding of reason. By exploring the interplay between reason and unreason, the book reveals insights into personal relationships and political dynamics, offering a framework for navigating the complexities of modern life.
This book argues that neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and behavioral economics often function as a political ideology masquerading as a new science. In looking at works by Antonio Damasio, Steven Pinker, Richard Thaler, Cas Sunstein, and John Tooby, Robert Samuels undertakes a close reading of the new brain sciences, and by turning to the works of Freud and Lacan, offers a counter-discourse to these new emerging sciences. He argues that an unintentional political manipulation of scientific thinking serves to repress the psychoanalytic conception of the unconscious and sexuality as it reinforces neoliberalism and promotes the drugging of discontent. This innovative book is intended for those interested in science, psychoanalysis, and politics and offers a new definition of neoliberal subjectivity.
Exploring the unconscious influences on modern political ideologies, Robert Samuels draws inspiration from Freud's theories. He delves into how everyday experiences and hidden motivations shape our beliefs and behaviors, offering a psychological perspective on contemporary politics. Through this lens, the book reveals the complexities of ideology formation and the subtle ways our subconscious affects societal views.
Psychoanalysis, Philosophy, and Politics after Covid-19
128pages
5 heures de lecture
Exploring the metaphorical use of viruses in rhetoric, politics, and popular culture, this book employs Jean Baudrillard's concept of virality to analyze its implications. It questions the impact of phrases like "going viral" and whether such biological metaphors suggest that societal dynamics are governed by biological factors. Additionally, it critiques the potential insensitivity within viral culture towards individuals genuinely affected by viruses, raising important ethical considerations in the discourse surrounding virality.
