In Core Concepts in Contemporary Psychoanalysis, alongside its companion piece Core Concepts in Classical Psychoanalysis, Morris N. Eagle asks: of the core concepts and formulations of psychoanalytic theory, which ones should be retained, which should be modified and in what ways, and which should be discarded? The key concepts and issues explored in this book include questions about transference interpretations, the analyst’s countertransference reactions, and the coherence of projective identification. Unlike other previous discussions of such concepts, this book systematically evaluates them in the light of conceptual critique as well as recent research-based evidence and empirical data.
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- Explores essential psychoanalytic concepts and their relevance.
- Challenges previously unquestioned psychoanalytic assumptions.
- Integrates core psychoanalytic concepts with other disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, and social work.
- Written with clarity and depth, appealing to professionals and students alike.
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Are transference interpretations necessary for positive therapeutic outcomes? Are the analyst’s countertransference reactions a reliable guide to the patient’s unconscious mental states? Is projective identification a coherent concept? Psychoanalytic styles of thinking and writing.
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