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Freud and Neo-Freudism

Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis, a method of treating psychopathology through conversation between patient and analyst. He created theories including the unconscious mind, id/ego/superego, and defense mechanisms. His influential writings included The Interpretation of Dreams and Three Essays on Sexuality. Neo-Freudism expanded on Freud's ideas in the 20th century, addressing some criticisms. Prominent figures included Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, and Erik Erikson, who emphasized social/cultural influences on personality. While neo-Freudian theories profoundly influenced psychology, some argue they lack empirical support.

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Freud and Neo-Freudism

Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis, a method of treating psychopathology through conversation between patient and analyst. He created theories including the unconscious mind, id/ego/superego, and defense mechanisms. His influential writings included The Interpretation of Dreams and Three Essays on Sexuality. Neo-Freudism expanded on Freud's ideas in the 20th century, addressing some criticisms. Prominent figures included Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, and Erik Erikson, who emphasized social/cultural influences on personality. While neo-Freudian theories profoundly influenced psychology, some argue they lack empirical support.

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Freud and neo-freudism

Melsova Diana
Sub: Introduction to Philosophy
Group 2
The psychoanalytical approach to treating psychopathology through conversation between a patient
and a psychoanalyst was developed by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. He created several sig-
nificant psychological theories and ideas, including the Oedipus complex, the unconscious mind,
the id, ego, and superego, as well as defensive mechanisms.

Among Freud's best-known writings are:


"The Interpretation of Dreams" (1899): In this work, Freud discusses the significance of dreams as
representations of inner impulses and conflicts and explains his theory of the unconscious mind.
"Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality" (1905): In this book, Freud's views of human sexuality
are discussed, along with the idea of the Oedipus complex and the role that sexuality plays in per-
sonality development.
"The Psychopathology of Everyday Life" (1901): In this work, Freud explores the ways in which
unconscious wants and ideas show up in routine conduct, such as blunders, errors, and slips of the
tongue.
"Totem and Taboo" (1913): This study examines the origins of social norms and practices as well as
the function of taboo in controlling both private and public conduct.
Freud examines the tension between human inclinations and civilization's demands in "Civilization
and Its Discontents" (1930), stating that social restrictions can result in psychological anguish.
These and other writings of Freud have had a significant influence on psychology and are still re-
searched and discussed today.
Neo-Freudism is the name given to a range of psychoanalytic ideas and techniques that first ap-
peared in the middle of the 20th century and either expanded upon or modified Sigmund Freud's
original views. Neo-Freudian thinkers aimed to go beyond Freud's original concepts while also ad-
dressing some of his critics and his work's shortcomings.

Among the prominent personalities connected to neo-Freudianism are:


Carl Jung: A psychiatrist and psychotherapist from Switzerland who collaborated closely with
Freud before coming up with his own theories on the collective unconscious, archetypes, and indi-
viduation. Today, UE is being examined and discussed.
Alfred Adler: A psychologist and psychotherapist from Austria who established the school of indi-
vidual psychology that places a strong emphasis on the role that social and cultural context play in
determining personality.
Karen Horney, a German-American psychotherapist who created ideas on neurotic and feminine
psychology, placed an emphasis on the influence of cultural and social elements in determining per-
sonality.
Erik Erikson: A German-American developmental psychologist who created the psychosocial de-
velopment theory, which stresses the significance of social and cultural influences in personality de-
velopment over the course of a lifetime.

Neo-Freudian theories and methods continue to be researched and discussed because of their pro-
found influence on psychology. The contributions these ideas have made to our knowledge of hu-
man behavior and personality have been lauded, while some detractors have said that they are un-
supported by empirical research.

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