Narzißmus als Doppelrichtung by Lou Andreas-Salomé

"Narzißmus als Doppelrichtung" by Lou Andreas-Salomé is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the concept of narcissism from a psychoanalytic perspective, primarily focusing on the theories introduced by Sigmund Freud. Salomé unpacks the complexity of narcissism, examining its implications for self-love, object love, and the experience of individual identity. The opening of the text delves deeply into Freud's understanding of narcissism and its significance in psychoanalysis. Salomé discusses the dual nature of narcissism—highlighting both its selfish and libidinous aspects—as she reflects on childhood development as part of the conceptually layered nature of identity formation. She introduces a poignant example from her observations of a child transitioning from innocent self-love to the complexities of recognizing separate identities and relationships, setting the stage for a broader examination of how these psychological dynamics affect interpersonal connections and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Andreas-Salomé, Lou, 1861-1937
Title Narzißmus als Doppelrichtung
Alternate Title Narzissmus als Doppelrichtung
Credits Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language German
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Psychology
Category Text
eBook-No. 35636
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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