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ALCOHOLISM, A.A., AND THE CHALLENGE OF AUTHENTICITY
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TitleALCOHOLISM, A.A., AND THE CHALLENGE OF AUTHENTICITY
AuthorMadden, Patricia
KeywordsAlcoholism
Authenticity
Alcoholics Anonymous
AbstractThis thesis examines the possibilities of living an authentic life for an alcoholic, both in and out of Alcoholics Anonymous. Authenticity is explored using the existential models put forth by Jean-Paul Sartre and Soren Kierkegaard. Alcoholics Anonymous figures prominently in this analysis. It is suggested that A.A. acts inauthentically in its claims that it is not a religious organization. A.A. creates special problems for female alcoholics because of the sexist and masculinist nature of its primary literature. While A.A. claims that its message is the only way by which an alcoholic can recover, other treatment methods exist. Suggestions are made that A.A. revise its main texts, and two alternative organizations to A.A. are briefly discussed.
AdviserJones, Donald
PublisherUniversity of Central Florida
DegreeM.A.
Degree DisciplineOffice of Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree GrantorArts and Sciences
Degree ProgramLiberal Studies
Graduation Date2005-05-01
TypeMaster's thesis
Access LevelPublic - Allow Worldwide Access
Release Date2005-05-01
RepositoryUniversity Archives
Repository CollectionElectronic Theses and Dissertations
IdentifierCFE0000374
Access Linkhttp://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0000374

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