Pierre Janet Bücher

Pierre Janet, ›Médecin-philosophe‹ und Mitbegründer der modernen französischen Psychologie, war wie sein lebenslanger Kontrahent Freud Schüler und Mitarbeitern von Jean-Martin Charcot. Seine philosophisch inspirierten Werke sind Meilensteine der Psychopathologie. Der vorliegende Band stellt erstmals eine Auswahl seiner Arbeiten vor, im Mittelpunkt seine Studie über die ›Psychologie des Glaubens‹ (1937), die Janet nicht auf die Religion beschränkt, sondern auf Individuum, Gesellschaft, Geschichte, Wissenschaft und Philosophie anwendet.

Focusing on the study of trauma and dissociation, this seminal work by Pierre Janet, first published in 1889, explores the psychological mechanisms behind these phenomena. The English edition is presented in two volumes and includes a new preface by Giuseppe Craparo and Onno van der Hart, offering contemporary insights into Janet's groundbreaking theories. This publication marks a significant contribution to the understanding of psychological automatism, making it accessible to a wider audience for the first time.

Focusing on the symptoms and treatment of hysteria, this book presents a series of fifteen lectures by Pierre Janet, delivered at Harvard Medical School. It explores the historical context, detailed symptomatology—including paralysis and sensory disturbances—and psychological factors influencing hysteria. Written clearly for accessibility, it serves as a valuable resource for medical students and psychologists. This facsimile reprint preserves the original's integrity while addressing the complexities of the condition, making it an essential read for those interested in psychology.

Focusing on Pierre Janet's pioneering therapeutic approach, this volume details his systematic treatment for traumatized patients, emphasizing the role of memory in trauma response. Janet's methods, which heavily utilized hypnosis, aimed to establish a strong therapeutic relationship, transform traumatic memories, and empower patients to take effective action against learned helplessness. His insights into post-traumatic stress remain relevant, reflecting a timeless understanding of psychological healing over a century later.

Pierre Janet's groundbreaking therapeutic approach to trauma focuses on the memory disorders that hinder effective action in traumatized patients. He emphasizes the importance of a stable therapeutic relationship and the transformation of traumatic memories into meaningful experiences, utilizing hypnosis as a key tool. Janet's insights into post-traumatic stress treatment remain relevant today, highlighting his pioneering influence in the field of psychology more than a century ago. This volume is a faithful reprint of the original 1925 edition.

Focusing on the groundbreaking exploration of trauma and dissociation, this work by Pierre Janet stands as a significant contribution to psychological literature. Originally published in French in 1889, it is now presented in English for the first time across two volumes. The edition includes a new preface by Giuseppe Craparo and Onno van der Hart, enhancing its relevance for contemporary readers interested in the historical foundations of psychological concepts.

Réédition de cet ouvrage paru initialement en 1913. P. Janet y critique ouvertement Freud, il ne pense pas que la sexualité soit au fond de tout et affirme qu'attirer l'attention du malade sur des idées obsédantes à caractère sexuel n'est pas sans inconvénients.