Have We Lost Our Love of Psychoanalysis?

In response to the seismic shifts that have transformed the field of psychoanalysis in its turn to the social and political, this book explores the conflict, anger, and sense of loss that haunts “the impossible profession” today. While acknowledging how this turn benefits the field in many ways, contributors to this volume examine how psychoanalytic practitioners are directing the vitriol, binary thinking, and certitude that dominate our current political landscape toward each other. This apparent loss of love of psychoanalysis challenges one of the few venues we have today for deep reflection, internal exploration, and the possibility of new forms of relating. This book is intended for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, academics and anyone interested in the evolution of psychoanalysis. It provides a nuanced exploration of the field’s challenges, offering insights to those seeking to understand and navigate the current conflicts while reigniting their passion for psychoanalytic thinking and practice.