{"product_id":"the-rhetorical-voice-of-psychoanalysis-9780674768741","title":"The Rhetorical Voice of Psychoanalysis","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscusses the idea that psychoanalysis is no closer to being a science now than when Freud first invented the discipline. By challenging the traditions and diminishing the power of rhetoric, this text aims to show how psychoanalysis can remain a creative enterprise with a scientific base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpence argues that Freud used powerful rhetorical devices to persuade his potential followers that his ideas were correct… The result has been (1) rigidity of theory—because much of theory is metaphor that can be neither proven nor disproven; and (2) limitation of discourse in psychoanalytic literature—because the central metaphors have attained the status of ‘truth’ that is no longer questioned scientifically. Spence makes his point effectively and thoughtfully. -- Richard Almond * Psychoanalytic Quarterly *","brand":"Harvard University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403610104151,"sku":"9780674768741","price":37.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780674768741.jpg?v=1730483978","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-rhetorical-voice-of-psychoanalysis-9780674768741","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}