Bollas, Christopher
Meaning and Melancholia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138497535
- author:
- Bollas, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 142
- Dimensions:
- 19.84 x 12.85 x 0.97 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Meaning and Melancholia: Life in the Age of Bewilderment explores how our understanding of ourselves has changed over the past two hundred years. Christopher Bollas examines shifts in psychological forces that have led to a significant transformation in how we think about our 'selves'.
This book argues that recent decades have seen a shift from reflectiveness and introspection to instant connectedness, leading to a rise in psychophobia - a fear of the mind. Bollas contends that this trend has contributed to hate-based solutions to world problems, such as the current state of democracy.
To counter these changes, Bollas advocates for putting psychological insight at the heart of analysis of culture and society. This book will appeal to anyone interested in politics, social policy, and cultural studies, offering valuable insights into the ongoing challenges faced by Western democracies and the global community.
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