Of words; their substance and seductions

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: David Pereira
DOI: 10.4324/9781003712480-17
Cited by: 0

Abstract

This chapter investigates why certain words in certain moments have the capacity to move us. Hysteria, at the origins of psychoanalysis, reminds us of that which, in the context of transference, gives body and blood to language.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychoanalysis Philosophy and Politics Psychoanalysis and Social Critique Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
88–93
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter