Abstract
Psychoanalysis is often regarded as a discipline which emphasizes infantile sexuality and the drive-motivated individual in search for satisfaction. This rather negative perception of psychoanalysis has an exclusive dynamic that disregards the potential influence of psychoanalytic thinking on questions regarding the human condition. In this chapter, the epistemological ground of psychoanalysis is highlighted and linked to the radical deconstruction of subjectivity. Islamic concepts as positive psychological constructs are discussed along with the application of psychoanalysis to the positive Islamic concept of sabr. Although sabr is most often translated to “patience”, depending on the context, the Arabic term can be understood as moral strength, steadfastness, abstention, forbearance, perseverance, or endurance.
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Bozkurt, B., Pasha-Zaidi, N. (2021). The Contribution of Psychoanalysis to a Positive Islamic Psychology. In: Pasha-Zaidi, N. (eds) Toward a Positive Psychology of Islam and Muslims. Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology, vol 15. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72606-5_17
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