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[Transference, taboo and truth].

H Bloom

    Psyche
    |May 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    This study re-examines Sigmund Freud's concept of transference, particularly in his 1912-13 work "Totem and Taboo." It proposes that interpreting "totem" as "psychoanalyst" and "taboo" as "transference" clarifies Freud's hypotheses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic theory
    • Psychology
    • Cultural anthropology

    Background:

    • The concept of transference is central to psychoanalytic theory.
    • Sigmund Freud's 1912-13 work, "Totem and Taboo," presents complex hypotheses.
    • The interpretation of these hypotheses has been debated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-examine the development of transference in Freud's work.
    • To analyze the specific contributions of "Totem and Taboo" to this concept.
    • To offer a novel interpretation of Freud's hypotheses in "Totem and Taboo."

    Main Methods:

    • Re-examination of Freud's original texts.
    • Conceptual analysis of key terms.
    • Comparative interpretation of psychoanalytic concepts.

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    Main Results:

    • Freud's hypotheses in "Totem and Taboo" are re-evaluated.
    • A new interpretive framework is proposed for the text.
    • The "psychoanalyst" (totem) and "transference" (taboo) interpretation is presented.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed interpretation offers clarity to Freud's unsupported hypotheses.
    • This reframing enhances the intelligibility of "Totem and Taboo."
    • The study contributes to a deeper understanding of psychoanalytic development.