122 Pages
by
Routledge
122 Pages
by
Routledge
122 Pages
by
Routledge
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Due to the inherent contradiction in Freud's concept of the Superego, there is a gap in our psychoanalytic understanding of how conscience evolves. This distinction is essential for the successful treatment of patients dominated by a harsh Superego and provides valuable insight into how contemporary society evaluates moral decisions. The Petrified Ego argues for a revision of psychoanalytic... Read more
Introduction , The protective superego , “Totem and Taboo” revisited , Two types of morality , Two types of reality-testing , A new theory of conscience , Concluding remarks
Biography
Elizabeth Reddish
