Problems in Dynamic Psychology
A Critique of Psychoanalysis and Suggested Formulations

Originally published in 1923, this book discusses aspects of psychoanalysis and puts forward solutions for various problems in the field.

John T. MacCurdy (Author)

9781316620014, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 September 2016

400 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm, 1.3 kg

Originally published in 1923, this book was written by the Canadian psychiatrist John Thompson MacCurdy (1886–1947). The text provides a discussion of aspects of psychoanalysis and puts forward solutions for various problems in the field. It is divided into four main parts: 'Freudian Formulations'; 'The Relationship of Psychoanalysis and Suggestion'; 'The Preconscious Phase'; 'Instincts and their Manifestations'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of psychoanalysis and the writings of MacCurdy.

Preface
Part I. Freudian Formulations: 1. Introduction
2. The unconscious and the 'wish'
3. Instincts
4. Sex
5. Repression and ego-libido
6. Dementia praecox and paranoia
7. Depression
8. The actual neuroses
9. Emotions
10. Dreams
Part II. The Relationship of Psychoanalysis and Suggestion: 11. Differences of technic
12. Comparison of material gathered by hypnosis, psychoanalysis and observation of the psychoses
Part III. The Preconscious Phase: 13. Development of the sense of reality according to Ferenczi
14. The origin of symbols
15. The meaning of auto-erotism
16. The primary subjective phase of Burrow
Part IV. Instincts and their Manifestations: 17. The theories of rivers
18. Pragmatic conceptions of instincts and their classification
19. The ego instincts
20. The sex instincts and their motivations
21. The herd instincts
22. The co-operations and conflicts of instincts
Index.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]