Ferenczi On Freud's Couch: Finished Analysis, Unfinished Legacy

In 1919, Sándor Ferenczi underwent a psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud. The analysis lasted for three years and was considered by both men to be a success. However, the relationship between Ferenczi and Freud was complex and often stormy. After the analysis ended, Ferenczi continued to develop his own ideas about psychoanalysis, which often diverged from Freud's. In 1933, Ferenczi published a book called "Thalassa: A Theory of Genitality," in which he outlined his own unique approach to psychoanalysis.

Ferenczi's book was controversial and met with a mixed reception from the psychoanalytic community. Some analysts praised Ferenczi for his originality and his willingness to challenge Freud's ideas. Others, however, criticized Ferenczi for straying too far from Freud's orthodoxy. Despite the controversy, Ferenczi's book remains an important and influential work in the history of psychoanalysis.

Ferenczi on Freud’s Couch: A Finished Analysis?

by Yves Lugrin

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Language	:	English
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In "Ferenczi On Freud's Couch," historian and psychoanalyst Michael Balint has written a comprehensive and insightful account of Ferenczi's psychoanalysis with Freud. Balint draws on a wide range of sources, including Ferenczi's own writings, Freud's case notes, and the letters that the two men exchanged. He provides a detailed account of the course of the analysis, as well as the theoretical and personal differences that arose between Ferenczi and Freud.

Balint's book is a major contribution to the study of Ferenczi and Freud. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of psychoanalysis, the relationship between Ferenczi and Freud, or the development of Ferenczi's own ideas about psychoanalysis.

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"Ferenczi On Freud's Couch" is a fascinating and important book that sheds new light on the relationship between two of the most influential figures in the history of psychoanalysis. Balint's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of valuable information about Ferenczi's psychoanalysis with Freud. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychoanalysis or the development of Ferenczi's own ideas about psychoanalysis.

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Ferenczi on Freud’s Couch: A Finished Analysis?

by Yves Lugrin

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4739 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	176 pages

FREE