The Feeling of Certainty
Psychosocial Perspectives on Identity and Difference
Focuses on a little researched area - certainty, rather than uncertainty Has implications for research on identity formation, political commitment, racism and prejudice Brings the work of Karl Figlio together in one place Includes a variety of empirical data ranging from clinical case studies to ethnographic and historical evidence
This book explores the concept of certainty, a term which is widely used in everyday language to designate a psychological experience or feeling but is rarely considered controversial or politically charged. The Feeling of Certainty argues that conversely this most ordinary of feelings plays a key role in shaping identity formation, social exclusion, prejudice, and commitment to political causes. The authors question what it means for the subject to feel certainty about her or his relationships to self and others. From where does the feeling of certainty originate, and how does it differ from modes of thought that are open to scepticism about the order of things? They draw on a wide range of theories, including those of Freud, Klein, Lacan, Wittgenstein, Bion, and Jung, challenging readers to consider the world of ideologies, symbols, and stereotypes in which certainty is entrenched, as well as the inter- and intra-psychic processes and defence mechanisms which form the unconscious foundation of the experience of certainty. This collection will offer valuable insight to scholars of psychology, politics, social science and history.
| ISBN: | 9783319862316 |
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Herausgeber: | Hinshelwood, R. D. Mintchev, Nikolay |
| Verlag: | Springer Nature EN |
| Veröffentlicht: | 23.08.2018 |
| Untertitel: | Psychosocial Perspectives on Identity and Difference |
| Schlagworte: | B Behavioral Science and Psychology Behavioral Sciences and Psychology Ethnic Studies Ethnische Gruppen und multikulturelle Studien Identity (Psychology) Personality and Differential Psychology Personality and Social Psychology Political Sociology Politics & government Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality Race and Ethnicity Studies Racism in the social sciences Self Self and Identity Social Psychology Sociology Sociology of Racism personality |
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