Wilhelm Reich’s Analysis of Fascism: Enduring Wisdom and Controversial Reception

Wilhelm Reich’s Analysis of Fascism: Enduring Wisdom and Controversial Reception

Who Was Wilhelm Reich? Wilhelm Reich, a prominent psychoanalyst and philosopher, made significant contributions to the understanding of fascism through his groundbreaking work, “The Mass Psychology of Fascism.” Despite the enduring wisdom of his analysis,...
Otto Rank: Pioneer of Birth Trauma Theory and the Will in Psychoanalysis

Otto Rank: Pioneer of Birth Trauma Theory and the Will in Psychoanalysis

Who was Otto Rank? Otto Rank (1884-1939) stands as one of the most innovative and controversial figures in the history of psychoanalysis. Rising from humble beginnings in Vienna to become one of Freud’s closest collaborators, Rank ultimately developed his own...