Alterity
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture
ISBN-10
1611864518
ISBN-13
9781611864519
Publisher
Michigan State University Press
Imprint
Michigan State University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 1st, 2023
Print length
101 Pages
Weight
172 grams
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.20 x 1.00 cms
Product Classification:
Philosophy of mindAbnormal psychologyClinical psychologyClinical psychologyPhilosophy of mind
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This important study demonstrates the toxic and pathogenic mechanisms at work in physical ailments and mental disturbances and reveals a common cause: alterity, the other. Jean-Michel Oughourlian maintains that the real question in attempting to resolve issues of rivalry is not ‘What is your problem?’ but rather ‘Who is your problem?’
Through the lens of mimetic theory, distinguished French psychiatrist Jean-Michel Oughourlian shows how to spot and address rivalry in our lives and become open to healthier, more genuine relationships. This important study demonstrates the toxic and pathogenic mechanisms at work in physical ailments and mental disturbances and reveals a common cause: alterity, the other. Oughourlian maintains that the real question in attempting to resolve issues of rivalry is not “What is your problem?” but rather “Who is your problem?” This type of discord with the other—be it a friend, colleague, or family member—becomes visible through generalized stress. This stress manifests in psychosomatic symptoms and may even contribute to the development of organic diseases. The most important factor in healing these maladies, then, is to recognize the other with whom we are in rivalry.
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