Sabina Spielrein Book order
Sabina Spielrein was a pioneering Russian physician and one of the first female psychoanalysts, whose work significantly shaped early psychoanalytic thought. Her seminal essay, "Destruction as the Cause of Coming Into Being," presciently explored themes that would later inform Freud's concept of the death drive and Jung's ideas on transformation. Spielrein forged deep professional and personal connections with C. G. Jung and Sigmund Freud, establishing herself as a significant figure in the field. Her innovative approaches extended to child psychology and education, notably through her establishment of the experimental "White Nursery," demonstrating her progressive vision. Despite a tragic end, Spielrein left an indelible mark on the history of psychoanalysis.


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