Jornal de Psicanálise
Print version ISSN 0103-5835
Abstract
AGUIAR, Fernando. Epistemological and methodological issues in psychoanalysis. J. psicanal. [online]. 2006, vol.39, n.70, pp.105-131. ISSN 0103-5835.
The article deals with some elements that concern to epistemology of psychoanalysis, and that are usually object of systematic reflection in psychoanalysis. The article is a compte rendu of the present state of discussions about the scientific status of psychoanalysis. The role of clinic in psychoanalytic research. When and how can we speak about research in the psychoanalytic domain. The role of that kind of research in the center of the scientific community. The interactions of psychoanalysis with others areas of knowledge. The psychoanalytic research method.
Keywords : Psychoanalysis; Epistemology; Research methodology.