Karl Abraham, an early and influential German psychoanalyst, was a pivotal collaborator of Sigmund Freud, who referred to him as his 'best pupil.' His work delves deeply into early developmental stages, exploring how primal relationships and satisfactions in the oral phase shape future reality perception and emotional states, fostering either self-assurance and optimism or pessimism and depression. In the anal stage, he examined conflicts surrounding cleanliness and their impact on character traits and neurotic tendencies. Abraham expanded on Freud's understanding of melancholia with the concept of the pre-oedipal 'bad' mother, paving the way for subsequent theories. He also engaged with cultural matters, analyzing myths and interpreting the spiritual activities of ancient figures.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have selected it for its important insights and relevance, highlighting its role in understanding historical and societal contexts.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been carefully selected by scholars for its importance, highlighting its role in understanding historical and societal contexts.