Gargiulo, Gerald J

Quantum Psychoanalysis: Essays on Physics, Mind, and Analysis Today

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ISBN 13:
9780996999601
author:
Gargiulo, Gerald J
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Ipbooks
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
188
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimeters (0.2
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Metaphysics,
Condition:
New
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£17.00

Description

Quantum Psychoanalysis: Essays on Physics, Mind, and Analysis Today explores the intersection of psychoanalytic theory and modern physics. Gerald J. Gargiulo seeks to reconcile these two fields by applying quantum concepts to the understanding of human mind and behavior. The post-modern conception of quantum physics challenges traditional notions of a physical world governed by absolute laws. This shift has implications for psychoanalysis, which has evolved since Freud's time to incorporate new clinical theories and perspectives on the nature of subjectivity. Gargiulo presents a post-modern perspective that offers a fresh vocabulary for psychoanalysts and psychodynamic therapists to conceptualize the mind's interaction with the world. By drawing on quantum physics concepts such as non-locality and entanglement, Gargiulo provides a new framework for understanding human experience and the therapeutic relationship. This book is of interest to those seeking to integrate modern perspectives into their clinical practice.

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