Synopsis
The Development of Psychoanalysis is a seminal work by Hungarian psychoanalyst Sandor Ferenczi, first published in 1913. In this book, Ferenczi traces the history and evolution of psychoanalysis, from its origins in the work of Sigmund Freud to the present day.Ferenczi begins by providing a detailed account of Freud's early theories and their subsequent development, including the concepts of the unconscious, the Oedipus complex, and the stages of psychosexual development. He then explores the contributions of other major figures in the field, such as Carl Jung and Alfred Adler, and their impact on the development of psychoanalysis.Throughout the book, Ferenczi emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship between analyst and patient, and the need for empathy and understanding in the process of psychoanalysis. He also discusses the role of transference and countertransference in the therapeutic process, and the challenges of working with patients who have experienced trauma or have complex psychological issues.Overall, The Development of Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the history and evolution of psychoanalysis, written by one of its most influential practitioners. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the theory and practice of psychoanalysis.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the Author
Sandor Ferenczi (7 July 1873 - 22 May 1933) was a Hungarian psychoanalyst, a key theorist of the psychoanalytic school and a close associate of Sigmund Freud whod latter wrote that Ferenczi made "all analysts his students," a fitting tribute to a towering figure of psychoanalysis. In 1910, at Freud's suggestion, Ferenczi proposed the founding of the International Psychoanalytic Association, and in 1913 founded the Hungarian Psychoanalytic Society. In 1916 he underwent a brief personal analysis with Freud, and in 1918 was elected president of the International Psychoanalytic Society. Ferenczi's early contributions to psychoanalysis have been so fully assimilated that their origin is often forgotten, although his later writings, which were more speculative and deviated from Freudian orthodoxy, have been less widely accepted. He is acknowledged to have been a gifted therapist. He proposed a number of innovations in technique including at first these centered on the so-called "active" technique, while his later study of reactions of disappointment and mistrust that the child suffers in his relationship with his parents inspired a few of his pupils, notably Alice Balint (1949), to investigate early parent-child relationships.
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