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[Arrival of the psychoanalysis in Spain]
Anales De La Real Academia Nacional De Medicina
|May 4, 2010
Summary
Psychoanalysis arrived in Spain in the early 20th century, introduced by Ortega y Gasset and medical professionals. Its cultural impact grew, influencing Spanish psychiatry and leading to a notable school in Buenos Aires.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- History of Medicine
- Psychoanalysis
Background:
- Psychoanalysis emerged in Spain through intellectual and medical channels starting in 1911.
- Key figures like Ortega y Gasset and neuropsychiatrists Fernández Sanz and Valle Aldabalde were instrumental in its dissemination.
- University introduction by Novoa Santos and differing reception among Madrid psychiatrists shaped early engagement.
Observation:
- The Castilian edition of Freud's works generated significant cultural interest, though less professional adoption initially.
- Madrid's psychiatric community, influenced by Cajal and German psychiatry, showed divided opinions.
- Emilio Mira championed psychoanalysis in Barcelona.
Findings:
- The first Freudian psychoanalyst, Angel Garma, established a prominent psychoanalytic school in Buenos Aires after emigrating due to the Spanish Civil War.
- Psychoanalysis exerted a discernible influence across various cultural domains in Spain.
Implications:
- Early reception patterns influenced the trajectory of psychoanalytic development in Spain.
- The emigration of key figures impacted both Spanish and international psychoanalytic communities.
- The cultural reach of psychoanalysis extended beyond professional circles, indicating broader societal impact.
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