Der Fall Otto Weininger: Eine psychiatrische Studie by Ferdinand Probst
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"Der Fall Otto Weininger: Eine psychiatrische Studie" by Ferdinand Probst is a psychiatric study written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the life and mental health of Otto Weininger, a young philosopher who tragically took his own life at the age of 23. The book explores the psychological dimensions of Weininger's writings and his controversial ideas on gender and morality, aiming to understand the factors contributing to his demise. The
opening of this study introduces Otto Weininger, highlighting his early intellectual prowess and the unique, albeit troubling aspects of his personality. Probst provides a biographical overview, indicating that Weininger’s family background and academic achievements exhibited both brilliance and signs of distress. The initial portion lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Weininger's philosophical contributions and the psychological underpinnings of his thought, particularly focusing on the duality of his character as both genius and troubled soul. Probst's intent is to analyze Weininger's works through a psychiatric lens, seeking to unravel the complex interplay between his intellectual output and his mental health issues, which ultimately culminated in his tragic end. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Probst, Ferdinand |
|---|---|
| Title | Der Fall Otto Weininger: Eine psychiatrische Studie |
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna, Iris Schröder-Gehring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Weininger, Otto, 1880-1903 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40601 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40601-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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