Giving Life, Giving Death

Discover the profound insights of Lucien Scubla in Giving Life, Giving Death, published by Michigan State University Press in 2016. This thought-provoking work spans 381 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between philosophy, anthropology, and psychoanalysis. Scubla critically examines the contributions of renowned thinkers such as Lévi-Strauss, Freud, and Girard, highlighting their tendency to overlook the essential role of maternity in their master theories. Through a combination of ethnographic and clinical data, this book offers a compelling exploration of how cultural and biological aspects of motherhood have been marginalized in intellectual discourse. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of philosophical anthropology, Giving Life, Giving Death invites readers to rethink the narratives that shape our understanding of life and death.