Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Metapsychology and psychoanalytic theory

C Brenner

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study clarifies the intended meaning of "metapsychology" in psychoanalytic literature. It examines psychoanalytic psychology's scientific standing, particularly its relation to natural science.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    A translational study for biomarker identification of PEP-010, a pro-apoptotic peptide restoring apoptosis in cancer models.

    Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease·2024
    Same author

    A further case of chondrodysplasia with growth failure occurring after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

    American journal of medical genetics. Part A·2024
    Same author

    Multiple analysis of mitochondrial metabolism, autophagy and cell death.

    Methods in cell biology·2021
    Same author

    Berry fruits modulate kidney dysfunction and urine metabolome in Dahl salt-sensitive rats.

    Free radical biology & medicine·2020
    Same author

    Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis (Hydatid Cyst) in a Six Year Old.

    Irish medical journal·2020
    Same author

    The structure of schizotypal personality traits: a cross-national study.

    Psychological medicine·2017

    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic Psychology
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • The term "metapsychology" has diverse interpretations within psychoanalytic discourse.
    • Understanding its core meaning is crucial for psychoanalytic theory and practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate Sigmund Freud's original conception of "metapsychology."
    • To analyze and compare various interpretations of "metapsychology" presented by different scholars.
    • To investigate the scientific status of psychoanalytic psychology, specifically its classification within natural science.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and conceptual analysis of psychoanalytic texts.
    • Comparative analysis of differing scholarly interpretations of "metapsychology."
    • Philosophical inquiry into the demarcation criteria for natural science.

    Main Results:

    • Identified discrepancies between Freud's intended meaning and subsequent interpretations of "metapsychology."
    • Highlighted the ongoing debate regarding psychoanalytic psychology's scientific validity.
    • Provided a framework for understanding psychoanalytic psychology's position relative to natural sciences.

    Conclusions:

    • Reaffirmed Freud's foundational definition of "metapsychology."
    • Emphasized the need for conceptual clarity in psychoanalytic discourse.
    • Contributed to the ongoing discussion on the scientific nature of psychoanalytic psychology.

    Related Experiment Videos