Oskar Pfister – författare

This is Volume XXII of twenty-eight on a series on Psychoanalysis. First published in 1935, this study looks the Psychoanalytic method with an introduction by Sigmund Freud.

This is Volume XXII of twenty-eight on a series on Psychoanalysis. First published in 1935, this study looks the Psychoanalytic method with an introduction by Sigmund Freud.

This is Volume XXII of twenty-eight on a series on Psychoanalysis. First published in 1935, this study looks the Psychoanalytic method with an introduction by Sigmund Freud.

This is Volume XXII of twenty-eight on a series on Psychoanalysis. First published in 1935, this study looks the Psychoanalytic method with an introduction by Sigmund Freud.

Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis and Faith: The Letters of Sigmund Freud and Oskar Pfister is a fascinating and illuminating collection of correspondence between two intellectual giants whose perspectives on life, faith, and the human psyche often stood in stark contrast. This compelling volume captures the decades-long friendship between Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and Oskar Pfister, a Swiss pastor and psychoanalyst, as they explored profound questions about religion, science, and human nature.Through their letters, Freud and Pfister engage in a deeply personal and intellectual dialogue, reflecting on the intersections and tensions between Freud’s atheistic and scientific worldview and Pfister’s Christian faith. Despite their differing beliefs, the two men share a mutual respect and an enduring curiosity about the mysteries of the human mind and spirit. Their exchanges offer insights into their respective theories, the development of psychoanalysis, and their shared commitment to understanding and alleviating human suffering.This collection not only reveals the private thoughts and emotions of two remarkable thinkers but also provides a lens into the cultural and intellectual climate of the early 20th century. Their letters touch on topics such as morality, the role of religion in society, and the ethical responsibilities of psychoanalysis, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and theology.Rich with wit, candor, and mutual admiration, Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis and Faith is a testament to the power of dialogue and friendship to bridge even the widest of ideological divides. This book will captivate readers interested in the history of psychoanalysis, the psychology of religion, and the timeless quest to reconcile science and faith.

En su ensayo 'Der psychologische und biologische Untergrund expressionistischer Bilder' (1920) –traducido aquí por primera vez al español–, el psicoanalista Oskar Pfister se propuso penetrar en las raíces inconscientes del expresionismo. Partiendo de un exhaustivo análisis de los dibujos realizados por un joven artista adscrito a este movimiento, Pfister desvela los conflictos mentales que condicionan el peculiar estilo practicado por esta vanguardia histórica. Para el autor, la distorsión expresionista es producto de la profunda escisión que fractura la psique del sujeto actual, desgarradura que, a su juicio, solo podrá curar una comprensión más profunda de la atormentada mente contemporánea, unida a la práctica de una creatividad más lúcida y reconciliada con la realidad.