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A philosophy of group psychoanalysis

A philosophy of group psychoanalysis A PHILOSOPHY OF GROUP PSYCHOANALYSIS SIDNEY ROSE HE PSYCHOANALYST who begins group mount importance. Thus, when dealing T therapy has to rely on theoretical con- with the biological world a different order cepts he found useful in his work in indi- of abstractions becomes necessary. Quanti- vidual therapy. These are soon found want- fiable abstractions and their expression in ing and he is led into a search for more interacting constants are possible to a comprehensive concepts which can to some limited degree only. Functional entities on extent be found in the other social sciences. an empirical basis are used and their use- The broader perspective permits a more fulness can be extended if each entity is thorough understanding of the relationships looked at in terms of conflict, conflict solu- of individual to society, and a greater ap- tions and integrating patterns. For example, preciation of the complex interrelatedness each organism is the more or less successful of all human activities. solution of conflicts between its needs and This paper presents some reflections the environment. The latter consists of un- about the relationships of individuals in systematized and loosely systematized, het- society and their connection with group erogeneous elements http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The American Journal of Psychoanalysis Springer Journals

A philosophy of group psychoanalysis

Rose, Sidney
The American Journal of Psychoanalysis , Volume 16 (1): 10 – Mar 1, 1956
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Springer Journals
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1956 The Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
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0002-9548
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1573-6741
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10.1007/BF01873709
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A PHILOSOPHY OF GROUP PSYCHOANALYSIS SIDNEY ROSE HE PSYCHOANALYST who begins group mount importance. Thus, when dealing T therapy has to rely on theoretical con- with the biological world a different order cepts he found useful in his work in indi- of abstractions becomes necessary. Quanti- vidual therapy. These are soon found want- fiable abstractions and their expression in ing and he is led into a search for more interacting constants are possible to a comprehensive concepts which can to some limited degree only. Functional entities on extent be found in the other social sciences. an empirical basis are used and their use- The broader perspective permits a more fulness can be extended if each entity is thorough understanding of the relationships looked at in terms of conflict, conflict solu- of individual to society, and a greater ap- tions and integrating patterns. For example, preciation of the complex interrelatedness each organism is the more or less successful of all human activities. solution of conflicts between its needs and This paper presents some reflections the environment. The latter consists of un- about the relationships of individuals in systematized and loosely systematized, het- society and their connection with group erogeneous elements

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Published: Mar 1, 1956

Keywords: Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalysis

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