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Book SynopsisFreud, Psychoanalysis and Symbolism brings the topic of symbolism back into psychology. In the first systematic investigation of the development of Freud's treatment of symbolism throughout his published works, Agnes Petocz uncovers a broad theory of symbolism which is far superior to the widely accepted 'official' Freudian view.
Trade Review'Performs a remarkable service to psychoanalytic scholarship in clarifying conceptual confusions with which is has long been bedevilled.' The Times Literary Supplement
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Exegesis and Extraction: 1. From disorder towards the focus of inquiry; 2. The 'Freudian narrow' theory of symbolism; 3. The 'symbol' in Freud's early writings (1893–9); 4. Continuation and elaboration (1900–13); 5. The 'core years' for the Freudian Narrow theory (1914–17); 6. The treatment of symbolism in Freud's later writings (1918–40); Part II. Consolidation and Defence: 7. The problem of the 'system unconscious'; 8. The problem of language; 9. Ernest Jones's contribution; 10. The 'Freudian Broad' theory of symbolism; 11. Symbolism: logical constraints and psychological requirements; Epilogue.
