Of philosophers and madmen : a disclosure of Martin Heidegger, Medard Boss, and Sigmund Freud / Richard Askay and Jensen Farquhar.

By:

Askay, Richard

Contributor(s):

Farquhar, Jensen

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Contemporary psychoanalytic studies ; 12.Publication details: Amsterdam : Editions Rodopi, 2011.Description: 1 online resource (152 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789401207140
9401207143
9789042034266
9042034262

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Of Philosophers and Madmen. : A disclosure of Martin Heidegger, Medard Boss, and Sigmund Freud.DDC classification:

LOC classification:

B3279.H49

NLM classification:

2012 C-818
WM 49

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Contents:

pt. 1. Of philosophers and madmen : a play -- pt. 2. A disclosure of Martin Heidegger, Medard Boss, and Sigmund Freud. 1. On the nature of humans : Sigmund Freud ; 2. "Finding oneself" in Heidegger's early philosophy ; 3. Stemming the tide: Martin Heidegger's critique of Freudian psychoanalysis ; 4. A creative misunderstanding : Ludwig Binswanger -- 5. In search of a humanistic grounding for psychoanalysis : Medard Boss ; Conclusion : toward an integration of psychoanalysis and phenomenological ontology.

Summary: "This text is an innovative exploration of philosophy and madness in the context of the critical engagement of Heidegger's phenomenological ontology with Freudian psychoanalysis. Included is a play in which, after a mental breakdown, Martin Heidegger undergoes psychoanalytic treatment from Dr. Medard Boss. Boss is essentially caught between two intellectual giants: his patient, Heidegger, who challenges him to evolve beyond traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, and his mentor, Freud, who acts as a "ghostly" consultant in facilitating Heidegger's return to health. The dialogue of the play consists of actual quotes taken from the major thinkers themselves, which enhances the authenticity of this fictitious production. In addition, the theoretical perspectives of Freud, Heidegger, Boss, and Ludwig Binswanger are included to enhance the readers' background knowledge. In the process of disclosing these brilliant theorists, this book uncovers what each orientation has to offer the others."--Publisher's website.

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"This text is an innovative exploration of philosophy and madness in the context of the critical engagement of Heidegger's phenomenological ontology with Freudian psychoanalysis. Included is a play in which, after a mental breakdown, Martin Heidegger undergoes psychoanalytic treatment from Dr. Medard Boss. Boss is essentially caught between two intellectual giants: his patient, Heidegger, who challenges him to evolve beyond traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, and his mentor, Freud, who acts as a "ghostly" consultant in facilitating Heidegger's return to health. The dialogue of the play consists of actual quotes taken from the major thinkers themselves, which enhances the authenticity of this fictitious production. In addition, the theoretical perspectives of Freud, Heidegger, Boss, and Ludwig Binswanger are included to enhance the readers' background knowledge. In the process of disclosing these brilliant theorists, this book uncovers what each orientation has to offer the others."--Publisher's website.