On Freud's Psychoanalytic Method And Its Evolution (1912)

""On Freud's Psychoanalytic Method and Its Evolution"" is a comprehensive analysis of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic method and its development over time. Written by James Jackson Putnam in 1912, the book examines the key concepts of psychoanalysis, such as the unconscious mind, repression, and the Oedipus complex, and explores how Freud's ideas evolved from his early work to his later theories.Putnam's book offers a critical perspective on Freud's psychoanalytic method, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, and assessing its impact on the field of psychology. He also discusses the role of psychoanalysis in the treatment of mental illness, and how it has influenced other therapeutic approaches.The book is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Freud's psychoanalytic method. The first section provides an overview of Freud's early work, including his studies on hysteria and his development of the talking cure. The second section explores the concept of the unconscious mind and its role in psychoanalysis, while the third section delves into the Oedipus complex and its significance in Freud's theories.The final section of the book examines the evolution of Freud's psychoanalytic method, including his later work on the ego and the id, and his theories on the death drive. Putnam also discusses the criticisms of Freud's ideas and the challenges faced by psychoanalysis in the years following its inception.Overall, ""On Freud's Psychoanalytic Method and Its Evolution"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of psychoanalysis, and provides a critical perspective on one of the most influential theories in psychology.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.