Robert Jay Lifton is an American psychiatrist and author renowned for his studies into the psychological causes and consequences of war and political violence, as well as his theory of thought reform. He was an early proponent of psychohistorical techniques, exploring the darker aspects of the human psyche through his influential writings.
The memoir offers an introspective look at Robert Jay Lifton's life as an influential intellectual and political activist. It reflects on his journey through the tragedies of the twentieth century, emphasizing his role in founding psychohistory. Lifton shares his experiences as a hopeful witness, exploring the depths of human suffering while seeking to understand and transcend it.
This is not only one of the most important works on medical ethics yet written. It also breaks through the frontiers of historiography to provide a convincing psychological interpretation of the Third Reich and the crimes of National Socialism.-New York Review of Books
Examines the psychological problems arising from dependence on nuclear weapons
De-confusing and Re-constructing the Postmodern World
Includes essays and excerpts from the works of prominent modern thinkers such as Umberto Eco, Jacques Derrida, and Isaiah Berlin among others.
Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Focusing on the psychological aftermath of catastrophe, this work by Robert Jay Lifton explores how individuals and communities can cope with the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing parallels with historical survivors of Hiroshima and Nazi death camps, Lifton emphasizes the concept of "survivor power" and advocates for a deep reckoning with the pandemic's effects. He presents a hopeful vision for renewal, suggesting that meaningful lives can emerge from tragedy and that confronting our collective experiences is essential for moving forward.
Lifton diskutiert, wieso gerade die zum Heilen berufenen Ärzte zu Mördern werden konnten. Seine psychologische Studie berücksichtigt bei der Suche nach Antworten auf diese Kernfrage Hunderte von Interviews und meist unzugängliche Prozessprotokolle, basiert aber vor allem auf dem direkten Dialog mit Tätern und solchen Opfern, die dem Tod entkommen konnten.
