Laughing as Neurotic Anxiety Expression and Chance for Emancipation (according to H. Bergson) Cover Image

Juokas Kaip Neurotiko Nerimo Raiška Ir Emancipacijos Šansas (Pagal H. Bergsono Koncepciją)
Laughing as Neurotic Anxiety Expression and Chance for Emancipation (according to H. Bergson)

Author(s): Arvydas Liepuonius
Subject(s): Psychology, Epistemology, Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: Bergson; laughing; neurotic anxiety; psychosocial adaptation; psychotherapy;

Summary/Abstract: In this article, the mechanisms of psychosocial adaptation are considered as they are presented in the book of famous France philosopher H.Bergson Lerire. The main attention is paid to the capacity of laughing. Since its defect or absence, as a rule, causes inadequate personal reactions to psychosocial challenges, the testing of it is an important part of psychoanalytical diagnostics.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 55
  • Page Range: 82-88
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Lithuanian