On the poverty of theory

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E.P. Thompson's paper The Poverty of Theory that was published in 1978 is discussed with regard to the way people use theory and develop an approach to the psychodynamics of theory. It is felt that people develop forms of attachment to the methods of research they use, which are driven by anxieties that relate to them as persons and as social beings.

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Intolerance and the intolerable: The case of racism

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The relationship between intolerant attitude like racism and states of mind that are felt to be intolerable are discussed. Two psychoanalytic cases are used to show the two forms of this identification, namely a rigid permanent form and a more flexible form, in the relationship.

Case studies

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Psychoanalysis and racism: a response to R.D. Hinshelwood's intolerance and the intolerable: the case of racism

Article Abstract:

A response is presented to R.D. Hinshelwood's psychoanalytic exploration of racism. The psychosocial difficulties are found to influence racism together.

Psychoanalysis, Prejudices, Prejudice

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