Human canvas

\u200BDr. Paul Magee, Associate Professor of Poetry at The University of Canberra, presents 'Human Canvas', an in-depth review of Invention in the Real: Papers of the Freudian School of Melbourne, edited by Linda Clifton (Karnac Books, 2012).

Among others, the points raised by Dr. Magee include:
  • Lacan and the question of tradition and authority;
  • issues concerning child analysis;
  • the status of translated texts and the analysis of art.
Download and view: 'Human Canvas' by Dr. Paul Magee [PDF file, 84Kb].\u200B

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Dr. Paul Magee, Associate Professor of Poetry at The University of Canberra, presents 'Human Canvas', an in-depth review of Invention in the Real: Papers of the Freudian School of Melbourne, edited by Linda Clifton (Karnac Books, 2012).

Among others, the points raised by Dr. Magee include:
  • Lacan and the question of tradition and authority;
  • issues concerning child analysis;
  • the status of translated texts and the analysis of art.
Download and view: 'Human Canvas' by Dr. Paul Magee [PDF file, 84Kb].

Foreshocks of the mind

John Michael Greer, whose powerful new book explores the psychological and social consequences of the peak oil crisis (Not the Future We Ordered) reflects on how signs of catastrophic upheaval often firstly manifest in the minds of individuals.

Philosophy and psychotherapy (Part 2): Stoicism

'Most readers of Stoicism are struck by the earnestness of their endeavour to “figure out” the meaning of life, and many people over the centuries have found their arguments convincing.'

Donald Robertson continues his exploration of Stoicism, the philosophy that underpins Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).​

Psychotherapy and philosophy (Part 1)

'The curious fact is that originally philosophy was very much a practical concern.  Most of the ancient schools of Western philosophy were about as concerned with one’s lifestyle and the use of contemplative exercises as Oriental traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.'

Donald Robertson explores Stoicism, a branch of classical philosophy with a therapeutic outlook that seems particularly relevant to our times.