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Our Inner Conflicts A Constructive Theory Of Neurosis

Paperback • 1992 • English

Our Inner Conflicts A Constructive Theory Of Neurosis

By Karen Horney

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Here Karen Horney develops a dynamic theory of neurosis centered on the basic conflict among attitudes of "moving forward" "moving against," and "moving away from" people. Unlike Freud, Horney does not regard neurosis as rooted in instinct. In her words, her theory is constructive because "it allows us for the first time to tackle and resolve neurotic hopelessness. . . . Neurotic conflicts cannot be resolved by rational decision. . . . But [they] can be resolved by changing the conditions withi...Show more

Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints
Positive psychology
Child, developmental and lifespan psychology

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9780393309409

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Published year

1992

Language

English

Original title

Our Inner Conflicts A Constructive Theory Of Neurosis

Format

Paperback

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