ALEXANDER MITSCHERLICH

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 9/20/1908     Death: 6/26/1982

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Alexander Harbord Mitscherlich was a German psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.

NOTABLE WORK

Society Without the Father: A Contribution to Social Psychology

WHY THEY MATTER

Alexander Mitscherlich was intellectually unique for his contributions to the field of psychoanalysis, particularly in the context of post-World War II Germany. He played a significant role in promoting psychoanalytic therapy and helped to reintegrate Freudian theory into German intellectual life. Mitscherlich's work emphasized the importance of understanding the psychological impact of historical events on individuals and society.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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