| Author |
Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961 |
| Title |
The Theory of Psychoanalysis
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| Series Title |
Nervous and mental disease monograph series; 19.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"The Theory of Psychoanalysis" by C. G. Jung is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the foundations and transformations of psychoanalytic theory, primarily reflecting on the contributions of Sigmund Freud and offering Jung's own critiques and insights on the subject. The book aims to reconcile practical experiences in psychoanalysis with established theories, focusing on topics such as infantile sexuality, repression, and the role of trauma in neuroses. The opening of the text introduces Jung's position within the psychoanalytic community and the context of his lectures, which were delivered in 1912. Jung expresses a desire to address the misunderstanding and misrepresentation of psychoanalytic theories, particularly Freud's ideas, and outlines the evolution of thought surrounding the role of trauma and sexuality in psychological disorders. He emphasizes that psychoanalysis is an evolving theory that requires adherence to empirical observations drawn from clinical experiences rather than rigid acceptance of earlier formulations. Jung's reflective approach suggests an aim to cultivate a deeper understanding of psychological phenomena that takes into account both personal observation and ongoing discourse within the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Psychology, Pathological
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| Subject |
Sex
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| Subject |
Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Neuroses
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66041 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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