Book, Aphasias: "On the conception of aphasias", Freud / "On the [LS]

This book is part of the collection Freud & His Interlocutors, which brings together an essay by Sigmund Freud, translated from German, and a writing that directly dialogues with him. On the conception of aphasia is Freud's first book, considered a true bridge between neurology and psychoanalysis when dealing with language disorders related to brain injuries. Written in 1891, it is an impressive reflection of themes that will be the subject of investigation in psychoanalysis. As an interlocutor, this volume brings the contribution of the respected Brazilian philosopher and writer Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza. In his essay The Aphasias of 1891, he comments on Freud's book, scrutinizes its intricacies and analyzes the dialogue with thinkers such as Charcot and Jacques Lacan.