Phantasy in Everyday Life: A Psychoanalytical Approach to Understanding Ourselves (Master Work Series)

Since the 1940s psychoanalysis has changed dramatically, in part due to the influence of Melanie Klein and her students. Central to that change is Klein's concept of phantasy - the unconscious phantasies that control our assumptions, thoughts, emotions and behaviour. This text shows how understanding the influence of these phantasies can improve the quality of our daily life.