JeanPaul Sartre, Rollo May (Introduction)
Existential Psychoanalysis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780895267023
- author:
- JeanPaul Sartre, Rollo May (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Regnery Publishing Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 210
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.4 x 20.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Schools of Thought
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Existential Psychoanalysis by Jean-Paul Sartre explores the relationship between psychology and philosophy, challenging traditional approaches to understanding human nature. Sartre argues that modern psychology has become too focused on determinism, reducing individuals to mere machines, and proposes an alternative existential approach that emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility. By examining the limitations of current psychological thought, Sartre outlines a new direction for psychoanalysis that takes into account the complexities of human existence. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the human condition, encouraging readers to think critically about their own understanding of themselves and others. An introduction by noted existential psychologist Rollo May provides context and guidance for navigating these complex ideas.