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The Psychoanalysis of Nazism: Language and the Unconscious in the Third Reich

The Psychoanalysis of Nazism: Language and the Unconscious in the Third Reich

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Series: History of Psychoanalysis

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PREORDER - Expected ship date November 26, 2026

ISBN10: 1041334001
ISBN13: 9781041334002
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Nov 26 2026
Pages: 216
Language: English

The Psychoanalysis of Nazism explores the intricate relationship between psychoanalysis, language, and the sociopolitical forces of Nazi Germany.

Through a detailed examination of psychoanalytic discourse during the Third Reich, the book reveals how analysts navigated the constraints of censorship and ideological conformity, often adopting a camouflage style to preserve their intellectual integrity. It focuses on the works of Alexander Mette and Gerhart Scheunert, two analysts whose contrasting approaches to psychoanalysis under Nazi rule illuminate the tensions between adaptation and resistance. Mette's mastery of linguistic subterfuge allowed him to critique the regime subtly, while Scheunert's dual identity as both a Nazi Party member and a psychoanalyst highlights the moral and professional compromises of the era. The book also delves into postwar controversies, including Annemarie Dührssen's polemical history of German psychoanalysis and the ongoing struggle to reconcile Freud's legacy with the field's troubled past.

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