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This article originally appeared as: Will, Herbert (2009). On the use and abuse of the history of psychoanalysis for psychoanalysisLuzif Amor 22(44):71-84. in German and appears here with all requisite rights and permissions.
Abstract
This paper intends to stimulate reflection about the history and historiography of psychoanalysis. Starting from Nietzsche’s distinction of “monumental”, “antiquarian” and “critical” historiography, the author discusses typical approaches to the history of psychoanalysis and recommends taking the Continue reading On the use and abuse of the history of psychoanalysis for psychoanalysis