Afterword
Abstract
The afterword reflects on a century of debate and evolution, concluding that interpretation’s transformative value stems from its relationship-based, humble, and collaborative nature. It acknowledges the paradoxes, limits, and ethical dimensions encountered, emphasizing that psychoanalysis’s power lies not in perfect knowledge, but in a sustained, open engagement with another’s suffering and the creative emergence of meaning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
Psychology and Mental Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 137–140
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter