Intersubjectivité et co-pensée

This book tackles the enigmas of the transmission of thought in an original way, by comparing several points of view: neurobiological, developmental, psychoanalytical, philosophical... Starting with the first psychotherapies using LSD, it also takes up the question of psychedelic therapies today. To understand the mechanisms of co-thought, intersubjectivity and empathogenic foundations, we need to describe their somatic, cerebral and biological origins, as well as their ontological and group origins.

Bringing together a multi-disciplinary group of researchers and clinicians, this book provides a comprehensive overview of thought transference and mood contagion, paying tribute to Daniel Widlöcher, a psychiatrist and pioneer in these fields. Widlöcher was a pioneer in these fields, and as an experienced interdisciplinary who was keen to ensure that knowledge was passed on, he has left an important legacy for clinicians and mental health researchers alike. His visionary (co-)thinking is brought up to date here through the intersecting views of a dozen authors.

The book updates a number of concepts and theories, including the nagging question of Gedankenübertragung, thought transference and telepathy. It also provides a history of empathy from Freud to the present day, as well as clinical illustrations of shared thoughts in psychotherapy. This is a stimulating read for all psychologists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and psychiatrists who are interested in the mysteries of the personal encounter and shared immaterial flows.