Szasz, Thomas
The Ethics of Psychoanalysis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815602293
- author:
- Szasz, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Syracuse University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 20.9 x 13.4 x 1.7 cm
- Genre:
- Medicine Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Ethics of Psychoanalysis: A New Perspective on Treatment. Thomas Szasz presents a distinctive view of psychotherapy in this concise and thought-provoking work. He argues that psychoanalytic treatment is not primarily focused on healing, but rather on increasing the patient's understanding of themselves and others, thereby promoting freedom of choice in life. Szasz's approach to psychoanalysis emphasizes the importance of communication, rules, and social context in shaping the therapeutic relationship between analyst and patient. This fresh perspective challenges traditional notions of psychoanalytic treatment and offers a nuanced exploration of its possibilities and limitations. This book provides a clear and lucid exposition of Szasz's ideas, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the nature and scope of psychoanalytic therapy.
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