Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by vikramx
Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle Towards Self-Realization by Karen Horney
5.0
German Psychiatrist Dr Karen Horney was part of the splinter group of Neo-Freudians which includes Swedish Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm , Alfred Adler etc. . Karen’s analytic theories and diagnosis revolve primarily around the average neurotic Joe (Jane) going about their daily routine as they struggle with their inner conflicts through various phases of life
While I am quite familiar with psychoanalytic theories from Freud to Lacan and it’s easy to get drawn into dark morbid recesses of the human psyche ; Karen brings to light a different aspect , something that does not get enough attention since on the surface as the “patient” may appear to be functioning “normally” . She holds Freud in high regard yet makes no qualms about her disagreement with him.
Considering this must have been written during the early 20 Century – was quite surprised how relevant it still is, the subject matter is quite comprehensive and very insightful , can get a bit repetitive at times .
While I am quite familiar with psychoanalytic theories from Freud to Lacan and it’s easy to get drawn into dark morbid recesses of the human psyche ; Karen brings to light a different aspect , something that does not get enough attention since on the surface as the “patient” may appear to be functioning “normally” . She holds Freud in high regard yet makes no qualms about her disagreement with him.
Considering this must have been written during the early 20 Century – was quite surprised how relevant it still is, the subject matter is quite comprehensive and very insightful , can get a bit repetitive at times .