On the Edge of Human Imagination

""In On the Edge of Human Imagination, Thys unfolds the thesis that it is precisely in its limits that the essence of the human comes into its own par excellence. Using examples from psychoanalytic practice, art and literature, and linking these to ideas from philosophy, Thys gives language to situations in which the linguistic is under pressure. The flowery treatises exemplify the author's broad background. From ingredients of all his worlds, he makes new creations. Thys is a true word artist. The book is ‘food for thought’ and is very suitable for joint reading in, for instance, intervision groups; it provides new language for sharing experiences."" Esther Spuijbroek Tijdschrift voor Psychoanalyse en haar toepassingen [Journal of Psychonalysis and its applications] ""In On the Edge of Human lmagination, Thys arrives at a coherent theory of fascination and the ‘inhuman’. His lucid exploration of the limits of the human is marked by a deep engagement with several thinkers and disciplines and provides a framework to better understand certain experiences, such as trauma. Thys' clear use of language also makes the book a good introduction to various currents within philosophy and psychoanalysis. He deftly manages to draw the reader into his reflections and thought processes. The diversity of vignettes makes the reading itself a fascinating experience."" Kasper Essers Filosofie en Psychiatrie [Philosophy and Psychiatry]