Routledge - At War with the Obvious: Disruptive Thinking

Psychoanalytic thought has fundamentally changed how we understand the psychic lives of individuals and the cultures they inhabit. Over time, these profound insights often settle into what people consider common sense. When this happens, the original power of these ideas can fade, and once-disruptive concepts become domesticated and less impactful. At War with the Obvious by Donald Moss seeks to reverse this process. This work aims to restore the original, challenging status of psychoanalytic ideas by looking past the surface of accepted truths. Moss examines several complex areas, including the loosening of constraints on deep, systematized forms of hatred. The book also navigates technical and clinical matters, exploring the difficult questions surrounding human emotions and behaviors. By looking at the puzzling status of revenge and forgiveness, this text provides a way to re-engage with the ideas that once transformed our understanding of the human mind. It is a vital resource for those looking to move beyond the obvious and return to the radical roots of psychoanalytic theory.