The exemplars of Freud

Abstract

This work is proposed on the basis of reading which Rouse makes of Kuhn. The cases presented by Freud throughout his work are considered as exemplars within a matrix. This reading was a departure from the traditional reading and emphasizes the central role that Kuhn gives exemplars in disciplinary matrix. It gives supremacy in practice with regard to the theoretical time. While traditional reading considers the matrix as theoretical holism, Rouse perceives as holism of practices. In addition, this work considers the generative power of the exemplary as idealized prototype. There are two sets of exemplars, the first group of exemplars of traumatic situations and a second group that belong to the psychoanalysis proper said. It is expected that the comparison between the two groups will show the presence of two disciplinary matrices in Freud’s work.