TY - BOOK AU - Askay,Richard AU - Farquhar,Jensen TI - Of philosophers and madmen: a disclosure of Martin Heidegger, Medard Boss, and Sigmund Freud T2 - Contemporary psychoanalytic studies SN - 9789042034266 AV - B3279 A825 O 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - Amsterdam, New York PB - Rodopi KW - Heidegger, Martin, KW - Boss, Medard, KW - Freud, Sigmund, KW - Mental illness KW - Philosophy KW - Psychoanalysis KW - Medicine in Literature KW - Mental Disorders KW - Drama KW - Philosophy, Medical KW - Maladies mentales KW - Philosophie KW - Psychanalyse KW - Phénoménologie N1 - pt. 1. Of philosophers and madmen : a play -- pt. 2. A disclosure of Martin Heidegger, Medard Boss, and Sigmund Freud. 1. On the nature of humans : Sigmund Freud ; 2. "Finding oneself" in Heidegger's early philosophy ; 3. Stemming the tide: Martin Heidegger's critique of Freudian psychoanalysis ; 4. A creative misunderstanding : Ludwig Binswanger -- 5. In search of a humanistic grounding for psychoanalysis : Medard Boss ; Conclusion : toward an integration of psychoanalysis and phenomenological ontology; HKBU library; YT2025 M08 N2 - "This text is an innovative exploration of philosophy and madness in the context of the critical engagement of Heidegger's phenomenological ontology with Freudian psychoanalysis. Included is a play in which, after a mental breakdown, Martin Heidegger undergoes psychoanalytic treatment from Dr. Medard Boss. Boss is essentially caught between two intellectual giants: his patient, Heidegger, who challenges him to evolve beyond traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, and his mentor, Freud, who acts as a "ghostly" consultant in facilitating Heidegger's return to health. The dialogue of the play consists of actual quotes taken from the major thinkers themselves, which enhances the authenticity of this fictitious production. In addition, the theoretical perspectives of Freud, Heidegger, Boss, and Ludwig Binswanger are included to enhance the readers' background knowledge. In the process of disclosing these brilliant theorists, this book uncovers what each orientation has to offer the others."--Publisher's website ER -