Jerome C. Wakefield Livres

Jerome C. Wakefield critically examines Freudian psychoanalysis by integrating Foucault's idea of 'power/knowledge' with the case of Little Hans. This analysis reveals how Oedipal theory has influenced and reshaped intimate family dynamics, challenging traditional perceptions of sexuality and attachment. The book offers a fresh perspective on the interplay between psychological theories and familial structures.

The book presents a detailed examination of the intellectual confrontation between Michel Foucault and Sigmund Freud, focusing on Foucault's critique of Freud's theories on sexuality. Jerome C. Wakefield delves into the philosophical and historical implications of this clash, exploring how Foucault's perspective challenges Freud's foundational ideas in psychology and sexuality. Through this analysis, the work sheds light on the broader cultural and intellectual debates surrounding these influential thinkers.

This book offers a detailed analysis of Freud's argument for unconscious mental states, utilizing contemporary philosophical methods, particularly Kripke-Putnam essentialism. It explores Freud's evolution of Brentano's intentionality theory into a modern perspective on the mind, influencing later philosophical discussions on consciousness.