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The Science of Living
1927
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‘The Science of Living’ was written by Alfred Adler (1870 – 1937). A famous physician and writer, Adler penned many works on psychiatric subjects. His work impressed even the great Sigmund Freud, and the men met each Wednesday for a discussion group in Freud’s home which would eventually go on to become the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. It was around this time that Adler developed his groundbreaking theory of the inferiority complex; which is detailed in this book. The text contains an author biography, briefly detailing Adler’s life, as well as thematic chapters. Issues tackled include ‘inferiority and superiority complexes’, ‘dreams and their interpretation’, ‘the education of problem children’, ‘social problems’, ‘love and marriage’ and ‘problems with sexuality and sex.’ It is essential reading for anyone interested turn-of-the-century intellectual currents, psychiatric theory and classic literature.
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Alfred Adler
Alfred Adler
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Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler rejected emphasis of Sigmund Freud on sexuality; his theories that personality arises in subconscious efforts and that from overcompensation for perceived inferiority results neurotic behavior and psychological illness base an Adlerian psychological school. People recognize emphasis of this medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of individual on the importance of the complex as isolating an element, which plays a key role in development. This Viennese of the best-known in the western world held a chair in the United States of America. His special merit made clear the interaction between external influences and internal dispositions. He therefore pioneered a holistic approach. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred\_...

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