Psychopolitics, discourse and political trauma: postexistentialism as a hermeneutic and representational tool (of terrorism)

Abstract

The phenomenon of modern terrorism has been extensively researched in the 21st century, especially in the wake of the events of September 11. This thesis proposes a new theoretical approach to the political and historical trauma which is either caused by the phenomenon of terrorism or causes it. To achieve this, it detects an international approach to politics based on psychosocial health, through an interdisciplinary approach of the science of psychology, political and social theory, narrative and theatrical discourse elements of trauma, transforming discourse into a complementary diagnostic and therapeutic tool with the expectation of preventing war, terrorism and other violence events. To support the above, it invents the postexistential theory as an evolution of existentialism and existential therapy. Delving into psychological parameters caused by historical conditions and political events, it calls for a more empathetic approach to political traumas with the aim of a combined way ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/58236
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/58236
ND
58236
Alternative title
Ψυχοπολιτική, λόγος και πολιτικό τραύμα: ο μεταϋπαρξισμός ως εργαλείο ερμηνείας και αναπαράστασης (της τρομοκρατίας)
Author
Kontopoulou, Konstantina (Father's name: Aristeides)
Date
2024
Degree Grantor
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Committee members
Στυλιανού Αριστοτέλης
Σταυρακάκης Ιωάννης
Κιουπκιολής Αλέξανδρος
Κόκορης Δημήτριος
Βερβεροπούλου Ζωή
Μακρής Σπυρίδων
Τσέργας Νικόλαος
Discipline
Social SciencesOther Social Sciences ➨ Social sciences, interdisciplinary
Keywords
Psychology of terrorism; Critical social psychology; Clinical politics; Political and historical trauma; Literary studies; Philosophical psychology; Political and social theory; Critical discourse analysis; Postqualitative methodology; Εxistential theory; Sociopolitical therapy
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
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