Psychoanalysis Its History Theory And Practice

Download or read book PSYCHOANALYSIS: ITS HISTORY THEORY AND PRACTICE written by Andre Tridon and published by Daniel Izzo. This book was released on 1919-10-11 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to present a nonpartisan exploration of the subject. While I hold the deepest respect for Sigmund Freud and recognize that his scientific insights and tireless efforts were crucial to the development of psychoanalysis, I also believe that the contributions of Jung and Adler are invaluable. No analysis would be complete without considering the groundbreaking work of the Zurich School and the Individual Psychologists. After an impartial review of the history of the analytic movement, I am convinced that personal differences were largely responsible for the divergent paths taken by these three great European analysts. However, their perspectives are not irreconcilable. It is particularly gratifying to observe that such personal conflicts have not hindered the collaboration between analysts like White, Jelliffe, Jones, and Kempf in the United States and Canada. By rising above personal likes and dislikes, American analysts have significantly contributed to unifying the diverse analytic theories into a cohesive and comprehensive system, making psychoanalysis a powerful tool for understanding life and behavior. In this book, I have made an effort to avoid technical jargon whenever possible, opting instead for commonly understood language. Given that psychoanalytic terminology is both new and unfamiliar, each analytical term is explained the first time it appears. Should readers need further clarification, a glossary at the end of the book provides simple explanations of every new term introduced by this evolving science. Andre Tridon 121 Madison Avenue New York City October 11, 1919 PSYCHOANALYSIS: A SCIENCE TOO PRECISE TO IGNORE Psychoanalysis, the science of the mind, seeks to understand why people act as they do. It identifies three primary motivations underlying all human actions: (1) the pursuit of power, (2) the gratification of sexual desires, and (3) the quest for security from death. These motivations are rooted in survival instincts, with the need for sustenance as the foundation of all behavior. Given that the desire for security from death is universal, I am confident that government leaders will eventually agree to provide citizens with natural cryonic burial in an ice cemetery, preserving the body for potential future medical resurrection. Now is the time to advocate for this possibility—by doing so, you may contribute to the well-being of humanity as a whole.