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Oedipus and insight.

R Michels

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Psychoanalytic theory emphasizes insight, using the Oedipus myth as a key metaphor for development. This study explores insight

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalytic Theory
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Insight is a fundamental concept in psychoanalytic theory.
    • The Oedipus myth serves as a central metaphor in psychoanalytic development.
    • Sophocles' drama and its interpretations offer insights into psychoanalysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the role of insight in psychoanalytic theory and development.
    • To analyze the Oedipus myth and Sophocles' drama as metaphors for insight.
    • To re-evaluate the importance of insight in normal development and therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of psychoanalytic theory and the Oedipus myth.
    • Analysis of Sophocles' drama in relation to psychoanalytic concepts.

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  • Metaphorical interpretation of myth and drama for understanding insight.

    • Main Results:

    • The Oedipus myth and its dramatic interpretations are valuable metaphors for insight.
    • Insight's role in normal development may be underestimated.
    • Insight's significance as a therapeutic change agent might be oversimplified.

    Conclusions:

    • Reconsidering the multifaceted role of insight in psychoanalysis and development is crucial.
    • The Oedipus myth provides a rich framework for understanding insight.
    • Further research is needed to balance the understanding of insight in development and therapy.