Truth and Suffering: Psychoanalysis, Science and the Production of Symptoms (Figures of the Unconscious)

Beer, Paulo

ISBN 10: 9462704066 / ISBN 13: 9789462704060

Published by Leuven University Press, 2024

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250 pages. 9.19x6.12x9.21 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Truth and Suffering: Psychoanalysis, Science and the Production of Symptoms (Figures of the Unconscious)
• Publisher: Leuven University Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9462704066
• ISBN 13: 9789462704060
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.4 kilograms

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Synopsis

Although truth occupies a central position in philosophy and the philosophy of science, there is much debate about its actual role in scientific practice. Truth and Suffering explores different conceptions of truth and their profound influence on our understanding and approach to suffering. By discussing how different definitions of truth shape distinct ways of producing knowledge, the analysis prompts reflection on the impact of knowledge production on people's lives.

Drawing on the work of authors from psychoanalysis and the philosophy of science, this book challenges dominant mental health paradigms, particularly the hegemony of biologic psychiatry. It resists attempts to naturalise symptoms and emphasises the need for ethical and political factors to be consistently taken into account when addressing suffering.

Offering a clear and original approach to an important and complex debate, Truth and Suffering is of interest not only to specialist readers in a variety of fields, ranging from philosophy of science to psychoanalysis, but also provides an introduction to newcomers interested in these discussions.

This book will be made open access within three years of publication thanks to JSTOR's Path to Open pilot.

About the Author

Paulo Beer is a psychoanalyst, professor and researcher in São Paulo, Brazil.