Steiner, John
Illusion, Disillusion, and Irony in Psychoanalysis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367467012
- author:
- Steiner, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 x 1.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Steiner explores the role of illusion and daydream in everyday life and psychoanalysis. He examines how idealised illusions can lead to disillusion when reality sets in, and how this process can be used to gain insight into human experience.
Steiner argues that recognising illusions as phantasy rather than fact is crucial for personal growth and development. By acknowledging the cruelty of truth and the deceptive nature of illusion, individuals can learn to relinquish omnipotence and develop a more nuanced understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
This book will be of interest to psychoanalysts and therapists seeking to understand patients who withdraw into fantasy worlds and struggle with the impact of reality. Steiner's work offers valuable insights into the human experience, making it a useful resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and others.
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