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[Johan van Ophuijsen, Padang/Indonesia 1882 - New York 1950]
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Luzifer-Amor : Zeitschrift Zur Geschichte Der Psychoanalyse
|May 29, 2010
Summary
This article details the prominent career of psychiatrist and psychoanalyst van Ophuijsen, tracing his journey from Leyden to New York. It highlights his leadership in the Dutch Psychoanalytic Society and his significant contributions to psychoanalysis.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychoanalysis
- Medical History
Background:
- Details the early career of van Ophuijsen, including medical studies at Leyden University and psychiatric training in Zürich.
- Chronicles his establishment of a psychoanalytic practice in The Hague in 1913.
Discussion:
- Examines van Ophuijsen's pivotal role in the Dutch Psychoanalytic Society, serving as president from 1928-1933.
- Discusses his involvement with the International Psychoanalytic Association and his initiation of a split within the Dutch society in 1933.
- Covers his relocation to New York in 1935 and his continued practice as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst until his death.
Key Insights:
- Van Ophuijsen was a leading figure in Dutch psychoanalysis during the 1920s and 1930s.
- His career spanned significant developments in psychoanalytic thought and practice.
- Archival research provides a comprehensive view of his professional life and influence.
Outlook:
- The article provides a historical perspective on the development of psychoanalysis in the Netherlands and internationally.
- Further research could explore the impact of his 1933 schism on psychoanalytic organizations.
- His transatlantic career offers insights into the global spread of psychoanalytic ideas.
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