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What Freud Got Wrong: Essays on Childhood and Consciousness
At the turn of the 20th century, Sigmund Freud presented what became his comprehensive and unprecedented theory of childhood. In what is now known as psychosexual development, Freud relies on ancient theoretical structures going back to Aristotle and Plato. Yet, despite its clear advantages, Freud’s theory is philosophically—and fundamentally—wrong.
In his collection of essays, author Doron Porat follows the fallacy of the meta-Freudian theory, from its philosophical roots to the core of psychoanalysis, to expose Freud’s cardinal sin—regarding man as a finite, even temporal individual.
To salvage Freud’s theory from its overreliance on ephemeral processes in the human psyche, Porat offers a framework based on Freud’s inspiration and antithesis, reestablishing the very concept of childhood as a timeless phenomenon. Building upon ancient and modern philosophies, Porat’s essays are more than an attempt to correct decades, if not centuries-old false views of the human mind. They are a bold and original discussion about the very nature of what it means to be human.
In his collection of essays, author Doron Porat follows the fallacy of the meta-Freudian theory, from its philosophical roots to the core of psychoanalysis, to expose Freud’s cardinal sin—regarding man as a finite, even temporal individual.
To salvage Freud’s theory from its overreliance on ephemeral processes in the human psyche, Porat offers a framework based on Freud’s inspiration and antithesis, reestablishing the very concept of childhood as a timeless phenomenon. Building upon ancient and modern philosophies, Porat’s essays are more than an attempt to correct decades, if not centuries-old false views of the human mind. They are a bold and original discussion about the very nature of what it means to be human.
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239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2024
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December 21, 2024
Rethinking Freudian Theory...
Doron Porat's "What Freud Got Wrong: Essays on Childhood and Consciousness" is a challenging and thought-provoking critique of Freudian theory and its limits. Porat questions the underpinnings of psychoanalysis, claiming that Freud's understanding of childhood and human development is essentially incorrect since it is based on out-of-date philosophical systems.
Porat deconstructs Freud's psychosexual development theory in a series of brilliant pieces, showing what he sees as its major flaw: the portrayal of people as finite, temporal beings. The author, however, does more than criticism; he provides a new viewpoint on childhood as a timeless occurrence, drawing on both ancient and modern ideas to create a new framework for understanding human awareness. Porat's work is ambitious in scale, seeking to clarify long-held misconceptions about the human mind while also delving into the essence of human nature. While the book may challenge readers who are deeply invested in classic Freudian theory, it also provides an engaging intellectual journey for those interested in the junction of psychology, philosophy, and human development. Highly recommend. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Doron Porat's "What Freud Got Wrong: Essays on Childhood and Consciousness" is a challenging and thought-provoking critique of Freudian theory and its limits. Porat questions the underpinnings of psychoanalysis, claiming that Freud's understanding of childhood and human development is essentially incorrect since it is based on out-of-date philosophical systems.
Porat deconstructs Freud's psychosexual development theory in a series of brilliant pieces, showing what he sees as its major flaw: the portrayal of people as finite, temporal beings. The author, however, does more than criticism; he provides a new viewpoint on childhood as a timeless occurrence, drawing on both ancient and modern ideas to create a new framework for understanding human awareness. Porat's work is ambitious in scale, seeking to clarify long-held misconceptions about the human mind while also delving into the essence of human nature. While the book may challenge readers who are deeply invested in classic Freudian theory, it also provides an engaging intellectual journey for those interested in the junction of psychology, philosophy, and human development. Highly recommend. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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