Joel Whitebook – författare

The life and work of Sigmund Freud continue to fascinate general and professional readers alike. Joel Whitebook here presents the first major biography of Freud since the last century, taking into account recent developments in psychoanalytic theory and practice, gender studies, philosophy, cultural theory, and more. Offering a radically new portrait of the creator of psychoanalysis, this book explores the man in all his complexity alongside an interpretation of his theories that cuts through the stereotypes that surround him. The development of Freud's thinking is addressed not only in the context of his personal life, but also in that of society and culture at large, while the impact of his thinking on subsequent issues of psychoanalysis, philosophy, and social theory is fully examined. Whitebook demonstrates that declarations of Freud's obsolescence are premature, and, with his clear and engaging style, brings this vivid figure to life in compelling and readable fashion.

The life and work of Sigmund Freud continue to fascinate general and professional readers alike. Joel Whitebook here presents the first major biography of Freud since the last century, taking into account recent developments in psychoanalytic theory and practice, gender studies, philosophy, cultural theory, and more. Offering a radically new portrait of the creator of psychoanalysis, this book explores the man in all his complexity alongside an interpretation of his theories that cuts through the stereotypes that surround him. The development of Freud's thinking is addressed not only in the context of his personal life, but also in that of society and culture at large, while the impact of his thinking on subsequent issues of psychoanalysis, philosophy, and social theory is fully examined. Whitebook demonstrates that declarations of Freud's obsolescence are premature, and, with his clear and engaging style, brings this vivid figure to life in compelling and readable fashion.

Nach wie vor faszinieren die Ideen und das Leben Sigmund Freuds viele Leser. Joel Whitebook liefert ein großartiges Porträt dieser Jahrhundertfigur, indem er ihn in all seiner Vielschichtigkeit darstellt. Ihm gelingt ein erhellendes und aufschlussreiches Porträt mit neuen Erkenntnissen.Joel Whitebook beleuchtet in seinem Buch die Person Freud, seine Gedanken, aber auch Irrwege. Anders als alle bisherigen Biographien zieht er die neueren Entwicklungen der psychoanalytischen Theorie und Behandlung, der Philosophie, Kulturtheorie und der gender studies zu Rate. Sein Blick richtet sich auf Freuds Gedankengebäude, das zeitgenössischen Ideen und Haltungen radikal entgegenstand. Das Entstehen dieser neuen Ideen erklärt er nicht nur aus dem biographischen, sondern auch vor dem gesellschaftlichen und kulturellen Hintergrund der damaligen Zeit. Gleichzeitig untersucht Whitebook die enorme Wirkung der freudschen Ideen auf die heutige Psychoanalyse, die Philosophie und die Sozialwissenschaften.Die erste Biographie, die sich an Freuds Konzept orientiert.