Viktor E. Frankl and Alice Miller: A Comparison of Theory Life

As a child development researcher and author, Alice Miller was a pioneer in the field of non-violent parenting. As a doctor and philosopher, Viktor E. Frankl explored the special responsibilities of psychotherapists and doctors. The life stories of these two figures offer insights into the development of their key theories. How can the apparent contradiction between the compulsion to repeat (Miller) and personal responsibility (Frankl) be resolved? What does this mean for the concept of conscience? Are these theories still relevant today? In what respects is the criticism levelled by Frankl and Miller at contemporary trends in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy still valid? These questions will be explored and answers outlined.

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