Death and Mastery

Death and Mastery

Author: Benjamin Y. Fong

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2016-11-08

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0231542615

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The first philosophers of the Frankfurt School famously turned to the psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud to supplement their Marxist analyses of ideological subjectification. Since the collapse of their proposed "marriage of Marx and Freud," psychology and social theory have grown apart to the impoverishment of both. Returning to this union, Benjamin Y. Fong reconstructs the psychoanalytic "foundation stone" of critical theory in an effort to once again think together the possibility of psychic and social transformation. Drawing on the work of Hans Loewald and Jacques Lacan, Fong complicates the famous antagonism between Eros and the death drive in reference to a third term: the woefully undertheorized drive to mastery. Rejuvenating Freudian metapsychology through the lens of this pivotal concept, he then provides fresh perspective on Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse's critiques of psychic life under the influence of modern cultural and technological change. The result is a novel vision of critical theory that rearticulates the nature of subjection in late capitalism and renews an old project of resistance.


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Download or read book Death and Mastery written by Benjamin Y. Fong and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first philosophers of the Frankfurt School famously turned to the psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud to supplement their Marxist analyses of ideological subjectification. Since the collapse of their proposed "marriage of Marx and Freud," psychology and social theory have grown apart to the impoverishment of both. Returning to this union, Benjamin Y. Fong reconstructs the psychoanalytic "foundation stone" of critical theory in an effort to once again think together the possibility of psychic and social transformation. Drawing on the work of Hans Loewald and Jacques Lacan, Fong complicates the famous antagonism between Eros and the death drive in reference to a third term: the woefully undertheorized drive to mastery. Rejuvenating Freudian metapsychology through the lens of this pivotal concept, he then provides fresh perspective on Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse's critiques of psychic life under the influence of modern cultural and technological change. The result is a novel vision of critical theory that rearticulates the nature of subjection in late capitalism and renews an old project of resistance.


THE DEATH MASTER CHRONICLES

THE DEATH MASTER CHRONICLES

Author: R. C. Beale

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2014-04

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1496904443

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Edwin stood on the bank for a long while watching the elder gentleman splash in the water. He waited patiently for some time, hoping the old man would return to the edge of the stream to reclaim the tunic lying on the rocks. Finally, he realized the old monk was waiting to see if this newcomer would enter the cold stream to join him. Edwin gritted his teeth and removed all his clothing except for a loincloth and stepped slowly into the cold water. He sucked in his breath quickly, as the cold was immediate; piercing him to the bone as he moved forward into the stream. He finally reached the old man and voiced an incoherent hello in a Tibetan dialect. There was no reply and the oldster turned toward the bank and the clothing; ignoring Edwin; giving no indication he'd heard his words. Rasske called out again as the old man slowly continued his way among the boulders toward the bank to reclaim his tunic. Finally, he splashed and stumbled to reach the old monk and grasped his arm and cried out, "Old man, please do not walk away from me. I have travelled halfway across the world to find you and to learn truth from you. Please," he begged, teeth chattering uncontrollably from the penetrating coldness of the water. The aged monk turned swiftly and grasped Edwin by the nape of the neck in a fierce grip, forcing his head under the water of the stream. As he thrashed about in the water, he could not break the grip of steel. Soon his life flashed before his eyes and he could feel his life ebbing away. The old man loosened the hold on his neck and held Edwin's head up as he retched and gagged for air.......


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Download or read book THE DEATH MASTER CHRONICLES written by R. C. Beale and published by Author House. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edwin stood on the bank for a long while watching the elder gentleman splash in the water. He waited patiently for some time, hoping the old man would return to the edge of the stream to reclaim the tunic lying on the rocks. Finally, he realized the old monk was waiting to see if this newcomer would enter the cold stream to join him. Edwin gritted his teeth and removed all his clothing except for a loincloth and stepped slowly into the cold water. He sucked in his breath quickly, as the cold was immediate; piercing him to the bone as he moved forward into the stream. He finally reached the old man and voiced an incoherent hello in a Tibetan dialect. There was no reply and the oldster turned toward the bank and the clothing; ignoring Edwin; giving no indication he'd heard his words. Rasske called out again as the old man slowly continued his way among the boulders toward the bank to reclaim his tunic. Finally, he splashed and stumbled to reach the old monk and grasped his arm and cried out, "Old man, please do not walk away from me. I have travelled halfway across the world to find you and to learn truth from you. Please," he begged, teeth chattering uncontrollably from the penetrating coldness of the water. The aged monk turned swiftly and grasped Edwin by the nape of the neck in a fierce grip, forcing his head under the water of the stream. As he thrashed about in the water, he could not break the grip of steel. Soon his life flashed before his eyes and he could feel his life ebbing away. The old man loosened the hold on his neck and held Edwin's head up as he retched and gagged for air.......


Dire Mastery

Dire Mastery

Author: François Roustang

Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780880482592

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Noted French psychoanalyst Francois Roustang examines both historical psychoanalytic relationships and associations in France today to show the destructive power of discipleship and how it related to the new theory of psychosis. This book is a paperback reprint of the classic text originally published in 1982.


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Download or read book Dire Mastery written by François Roustang and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 1986 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted French psychoanalyst Francois Roustang examines both historical psychoanalytic relationships and associations in France today to show the destructive power of discipleship and how it related to the new theory of psychosis. This book is a paperback reprint of the classic text originally published in 1982.


The Mastery of Submission

The Mastery of Submission

Author: John Kenneth Noyes

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9780801433450

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Noyes documents the evolution of the concept of masochism with scenes in literature from John Cleland's Fanny Hill through Sacher-Masoch's Venus in Furs and Pauline Reage's Story of 0.


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Download or read book The Mastery of Submission written by John Kenneth Noyes and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noyes documents the evolution of the concept of masochism with scenes in literature from John Cleland's Fanny Hill through Sacher-Masoch's Venus in Furs and Pauline Reage's Story of 0.


The Mastery of Life

The Mastery of Life

Author: Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1950253082

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Presents advice on how to gain personal freedom by following the wisdom of the Toltecs.


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Download or read book The Mastery of Life written by Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents advice on how to gain personal freedom by following the wisdom of the Toltecs.


The Saving Lie

The Saving Lie

Author: Agata Bielik-Robson

Publisher: Northwestern University Press

Published: 2011-03-30

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0810127288

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Hailed as our era's most profound theorist of literary influence, Harold Bloom's own influence on the landscape of literary criticism has been decisive. His wide-ranging critical writings have plumbed the depths of Romanticism, explored the anxiety caused by the influence of one generation of poets on another, wrestled with the idea of a literary canon, and examined the relationship between religion and literature. --


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Download or read book The Saving Lie written by Agata Bielik-Robson and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-30 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed as our era's most profound theorist of literary influence, Harold Bloom's own influence on the landscape of literary criticism has been decisive. His wide-ranging critical writings have plumbed the depths of Romanticism, explored the anxiety caused by the influence of one generation of poets on another, wrestled with the idea of a literary canon, and examined the relationship between religion and literature. --


Luce Irigaray

Luce Irigaray

Author: Luce Irigaray

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2008-11-18

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1847060676

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Luce Irigaray is one of the world's most important and influential contemporary theorists and this book presents a collection of essays exploring the full range of her work from an international team of academics in many different fields.


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Download or read book Luce Irigaray written by Luce Irigaray and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luce Irigaray is one of the world's most important and influential contemporary theorists and this book presents a collection of essays exploring the full range of her work from an international team of academics in many different fields.


Therapeutic Mastery

Therapeutic Mastery

Author: Charles H. Kramer

Publisher: Zeig Tucker & Theisen Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9781891944420

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Divided into five sections (The Therapist in Action, The Therapist as Human Being. Developing Creatively Revealing our Selves, and Leadership Beyond Problem Solving), this inspiring new text explores the crucial but underexplored topic of the ongoing development of the self of the therapist -- for the soke of both client and clinician


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Download or read book Therapeutic Mastery written by Charles H. Kramer and published by Zeig Tucker & Theisen Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into five sections (The Therapist in Action, The Therapist as Human Being. Developing Creatively Revealing our Selves, and Leadership Beyond Problem Solving), this inspiring new text explores the crucial but underexplored topic of the ongoing development of the self of the therapist -- for the soke of both client and clinician


Civilization and Its Discontents

Civilization and Its Discontents

Author: Sigmund Freud

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 0486282538

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(Dover thrift editions).


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Download or read book Civilization and Its Discontents written by Sigmund Freud and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Dover thrift editions).


Of Levinas and Shakespeare

Of Levinas and Shakespeare

Author: Moshe Gold

Publisher: Purdue University Press

Published: 2018-03-15

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1612495427

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Scholars have used Levinas as a lens through which to view many authors and texts, fields of endeavor, and works of art. Yet no book-length work or dedicated volume has brought this thoughtful lens to bear in a sustained discussion of the works of Shakespeare. It should not surprise anyone that Levinas identified his own thinking as Shakespearean. "The play's the thing" for both, or put differently, the observation of intersubjectivity is. What may surprise and indeed delight all learned readers is to consider what we might yet gain from considering each in light of the other. Comprising leading scholars in philosophy and literature, Of Levinas and Shakespeare: "To See Another Thus" is the first book-length work to treat both great thinkers. Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth dominate the discussion; however, essays also address Cymbeline, The Merchant of Venice, and even poetry, such as Venus and Adonis. Volume editors planned and contributors deliver a thorough treatment from multiple perspectives, yet none intends this volume to be the last word on the subject; rather, they would have it be a provocation to further discussion, an enticement for richer enjoyment, and an invitation for deeper contemplation of Levinas and Shakespeare.


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Download or read book Of Levinas and Shakespeare written by Moshe Gold and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholars have used Levinas as a lens through which to view many authors and texts, fields of endeavor, and works of art. Yet no book-length work or dedicated volume has brought this thoughtful lens to bear in a sustained discussion of the works of Shakespeare. It should not surprise anyone that Levinas identified his own thinking as Shakespearean. "The play's the thing" for both, or put differently, the observation of intersubjectivity is. What may surprise and indeed delight all learned readers is to consider what we might yet gain from considering each in light of the other. Comprising leading scholars in philosophy and literature, Of Levinas and Shakespeare: "To See Another Thus" is the first book-length work to treat both great thinkers. Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth dominate the discussion; however, essays also address Cymbeline, The Merchant of Venice, and even poetry, such as Venus and Adonis. Volume editors planned and contributors deliver a thorough treatment from multiple perspectives, yet none intends this volume to be the last word on the subject; rather, they would have it be a provocation to further discussion, an enticement for richer enjoyment, and an invitation for deeper contemplation of Levinas and Shakespeare.