A New Language for Psychoanalysis
Roy Schafer • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300027617
A New Language for Psychoanalysis
Roy Schafer • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300027613 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300027617
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Roy Schafer presents a rigorous critique of traditional Freudian metapsychology, proposing a shift toward an 'action language' that emphasizes human agency and intentionality. By replacing mechanistic metaphors with a narrative-based framework, Schafer reorients psychoanalytic discourse to better reflect the lived experience of the patient. This work remains a foundational text for those examining the intersection of linguistic philosophy and clinical practice.
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