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Erik Erikson's verbal portraits : Luther, Gandhi, Einstein, Jesus /

"In Erik Erikson's Verbal Portraits : Luther, Gandhi, Einstein, Jesus, Donald Capps contends that Erikson's portraits of respective historical figures make a highly creative contribution to psychoanalytic discourse. Although he [Erikson] reluctantly abandoned his youthful aspirations...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Capps, Donald
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.
Subjects:
Identity (Psychology) > Case studies.
Erikson, Erik H. > (Erik Homburger), > 1902-1994 > Philosophy.
Psychoanalysis > Case studies.
Psychoanalysis and art > Case studies.
Biography > Psychological aspects > Case studies.
Portraits > Psychological aspects > Case studies.
Luther, Martin, > 1483-1546 > Psychology.
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Psychology.
Einstein, Albert, > 1879-1955 > Psychology.
Jesus Christ > Psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY / Reference.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"In Erik Erikson's Verbal Portraits : Luther, Gandhi, Einstein, Jesus, Donald Capps contends that Erikson's portraits of respective historical figures make a highly creative contribution to psychoanalytic discourse. Although he [Erikson] reluctantly abandoned his youthful aspirations to become an artist, his artistic sensitivities and skills played a critical role in the development of his multifaceted conception of identity"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442241534
1442241535