Ruti, Mari (Professor of Critical Theory, University of Toronto,

The Creative Self: Beyond Individualism

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ISBN 13:
9780231218948
author:
Ruti, Mari (Professor of Critical Theory, University of Toronto,
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Columbia University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2025
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
21.3 x 14 x 1 centimetres (0.36
Genre:
Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£22.95

Description

The Creative Self Beyond Individualism by Mari Ruti and Gail M. Newman offers an alternative to the neoliberal ethos that prioritizes self-optimization and individual success above all else. This approach assumes that the self is perfectible through effort and positive attitude, but neglects the value of creativity and meaningful purpose. In a world where quantifiable "knowledge" has become the norm, fields associated with creativity have been marginalized. Psychoanalysis, on the other hand, encourages the flourishing of the creative self, providing a means to find purpose and meaning in life. This book draws on the work of Marion Milner and D.W. Winnicott, two thinkers who believed that liberating the individual's creative potential was essential. By exploring the limitations of neoliberalism and the potential of psychoanalysis, Ruti and Newman present a compelling case for a more holistic approach to personal transformation.

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