This accessible and meticulously researched book is a philosophical study dedicated to the psychoanalytic dimension of the uncanny and the discussions on monstrosity as fundamental concepts to address contemporary experiences of anguish, desire, suffering and alienation.
Examining the uncanny in Freud and Lacan, the book explores its emergence through psychoanalysis and aesthetics, as well as its meta-psychological implications. Chapters explore the history and connection between the uncanny and monstrosity in both philosophy and psychoanalysis, following on from the construction of Freud's 'The Uncanny' in 1919, and focusing on these concepts through different perspectives, such as Marxism. Finally, the book argues towards the importance of a monstrous grammar (re)introduced to psychoanalysis, in order to sustain a specific clinical listening of our times.
Offering new insights and arguments on these fascinating concepts, this book will be of interest to philosophers, psychoanalysts and psychologists, as well as also appealing to professionals and students in the worlds of arts, film and history.
| ISBN: | 9781032568904 |
| Publication date: | 27th August 2025 |
| Author: | Rodrigo Gonsalves |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Series: | Philosophy and Psychoanalysis |
| Genres: |
Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology Psychotherapy Philosophy of mind Media studies |
This accessible and meticulously researched book is a philosophical study dedicated to the psychoanalytic dimension of the uncanny and the discussions on monstrosity as fundamental concepts to address contemporary experiences of anguish, desire, suffering and alienation.
Examining the uncanny in Freud and Lacan, the book explores its emergence through psychoanalysis and aesthetics, as well as its meta-psychological implications. Chapters explore the history and connection between the uncanny and monstrosity in both philosophy and psychoanalysis, following on from the construction of Freud's 'The Uncanny' in 1919, and focusing on these concepts through different perspectives, such as Marxism. Finally, the book argues towards the importance of a monstrous grammar (re)introduced to psychoanalysis, in order to sustain a specific clinical listening of our times.
Offering new insights and arguments on these fascinating concepts, this book will be of interest to philosophers, psychoanalysts and psychologists, as well as also appealing to professionals and students in the worlds of arts, film and history.
Monstrosity and the Psychoanalytic Dimensions of the Uncanny features in the following genres: Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology, Psychotherapy, Philosophy of mind, Media studies
Monstrosity and the Psychoanalytic Dimensions of the Uncanny is available in Paperback, Hardback
Monstrosity and the Psychoanalytic Dimensions of the Uncanny was written by Rodrigo Gonsalves and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Monstrosity and the Psychoanalytic Dimensions of the Uncanny has 240 pages
Yes it is part of Philosophy and Psychoanalysis series
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