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The Assault on Truth: Freud's Suppression of the Seduction Theory
Book • 2003
In this book, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson delves into the reasons behind Sigmund Freud's retraction of his 'seduction theory,' which posited that acts of sexual abuse and violence inflicted on children are the direct cause of adult mental illness.
Masson argues that Freud may have abandoned this theory due to fear of the social and professional repercussions of acknowledging the truth of his female patients' claims of childhood sexual abuse.
The book reveals a critical turning point in Freud’s career and its enduring impact on the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, sparking significant controversy and debate within the psychoanalytic community.
Masson argues that Freud may have abandoned this theory due to fear of the social and professional repercussions of acknowledging the truth of his female patients' claims of childhood sexual abuse.
The book reveals a critical turning point in Freud’s career and its enduring impact on the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, sparking significant controversy and debate within the psychoanalytic community.
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Candace Owens as a book that helps understand Sigmund Freud's psychology and gaslighting.
Candace Owens as a book that helps understand Sigmund Freud's psychology and gaslighting.
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