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Psychoanalysis, Nazism and 'Jewish science'.

Stephen Frosh1

  • 1Centre for Psychosocial Studies, School of Psychology, Birkbeck College, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX, UK. s.frosh@bbk.ac.uk

The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
|November 25, 2003
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This study examines the decline of psychoanalysis in Nazi Germany, highlighting its

Area of Science:

  • Psychohistory
  • History of Science
  • German History

Background:

  • Examines the complex history of psychoanalysis in Germany during the Nazi era.
  • Focuses on the impact of psychoanalysis's 'Jewish origins' on its institutional survival and practice.

Observation:

  • Details the rapid decline of pre-Nazi psychoanalytic institutions.
  • Analyzes the policy of appeasement and collaboration adopted by some psychoanalysts.
  • Investigates the continuation of psychoanalytic practices within the 'Göring Institute'.

Findings:

  • Reveals the denigration of psychoanalysis's 'Jewish origins' by the Nazi regime.
  • Documents the antisemitism displayed by some non-Jewish psychoanalysts.
  • Highlights the internal antagonism towards psychoanalysis perceived as a 'Jewish science'.

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Implications:

  • Contributes to understanding the persecution of intellectual movements under totalitarian regimes.
  • Informs discussions on the intersection of science, politics, and identity.
  • Provides insights into the ethical challenges faced by intellectuals during periods of political upheaval.