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Ian Vollmer's avatar

Re: 3. Another Way To Know Thyself

This bit by the wonderful British psychoanalyst and writer, Adam Phillips, comes to mind:

"Analysis should do two things that are linked together. It should be about the recovery of appetite, and the need not to know yourself."

http://freudquotes.blogspot.com/2016/10/adam-phillips-need-not-to-know-yourself.html

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Kyle Eschenroeder's avatar

That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing

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Ian Vollmer's avatar

On Not Knowing Yourself: What’s Adam Phillips Saying About Life Story?

https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/on-not-knowing-yourself-whats-adam-phillips-saying-about-life-story/

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Kyle Eschenroeder's avatar

Looking forward to reading this, thanks!

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