Chapter 6: Ana-María Rizzuto and the New Atheism: Science and Religion in Light of Psychoanalysis / Jacob Waldenmaier Discussion, by Ana-María Rizzuto. Chapter 2: Becoming a Believer, Becoming an Unbeliever. The Contribution of Ana-María Rizzuto to the Psychology of Religion in the Light of Clinical Practice / Mario Aletti Discussion, by Ana-María Rizzuto -- Chapter 3: The Persecuting God and the Crucified Self: the Vital Role of Metaphors in Psychotherapy / Leif Gunnar Engedal Discussion, by Ana-María Rizzuto -- Chapter 4: The Healing Factor in Psychotherapy: an Encounter with Ana-María Rizzuto / Anthony Stern Discussion, by Ana-María Rizzuto -- Chapter 5: Birth of a Living Monster: Rizzuto and the Religious Imagination / Martha Reineke Discussion, by Ana-María Rizzuto -- Chapter 6: Ana-María Rizzuto and the New Atheism: Science and Religion in Light of Psychoanalysis / Jacob Waldenmaier Discussion, by Ana-María Rizzuto.
Summary:
Ana-María Rizzuto's groundbreaking explorations of the formation of God representations in early childhood and their elaboration throughout the life cycle have made their mark, enriching the practice of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, as well as scholarship within the psychoanalytic study of religion. Accompanied by illuminating commentaries by Rizzuto, the authors of this edited collection underscore Rizzuto's most important contribution to clinical practice: rather than assert that psychoanalysis is incompatible with religious beliefs and practices or with spiritual concerns that patients may bring to a therapeutic context, Rizzuto makes room for the coexistence of psychoanalysis and religion in the therapeutic setting. Demonstrating how Rizzuto's work has enhanced connections within and among psychoanalytic theories of religion, established pathways for new developments in psychotherapy, and facilitated interdisciplinary conversations, this volume showcases the compelling power of Rizzuto's work and its ongoing influence. -- from back cover.
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