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Le groupe et l'inconscient. L'imaginaire groupal
French
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First published January 1, 1975
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May 1, 2024
"Human groups are the consequence of topographical, subjective projections; if the individual did not project on to the group, the result would be a mere aggregate of individuals, not a group."
Anzieu arrestingly proposes that the group is a dream. As such, it involves archaic phantasies and anxieties of a psychotic type (Anzieu borrows a lot from Klein). He has clearly done a lot of work with groups, "natural" and "artificial," and uncovers some relevant phantasies that circulate: the group is a devouring mouth, a machine that grinds one up, a mother's body to explore or a toilet to take a dump in. There is a lot of interesting material here.
Anzieu arrestingly proposes that the group is a dream. As such, it involves archaic phantasies and anxieties of a psychotic type (Anzieu borrows a lot from Klein). He has clearly done a lot of work with groups, "natural" and "artificial," and uncovers some relevant phantasies that circulate: the group is a devouring mouth, a machine that grinds one up, a mother's body to explore or a toilet to take a dump in. There is a lot of interesting material here.
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