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Outlines of Comparative Individualistic Psychology and the History of the Individualistic Idea in the West

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The Neurotic Constitution: OUTLINES OF A COMPARATIVE INDIVIDUALISTIC PSYCHOLOGY and

by Alfred Adler

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By Alfred Adler

This book is a collection of essays that explore the development of individualism in Western thought. Adler argues that individualism is a product of the social and economic conditions of the modern world. He traces the history of individualism from its roots in ancient Greece to its modern manifestations in the West. Adler also discusses the psychological implications of individualism, arguing that it can lead to feelings of isolation and alienation. However, he also argues that individualism can be a source of strength and creativity.

Chapter 1: The Roots of Individualism in Ancient Greece

In this chapter, Adler traces the origins of individualism to the Greek city-states of the classical period. He argues that the rise of democracy and the growth of trade and commerce led to a new emphasis on the individual. Adler also discusses the role of Greek philosophy in the development of individualism, particularly the work of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Chapter 2: The Rise of Individualism in the Renaissance and Reformation

In this chapter, Adler examines the development of individualism during the Renaissance and Reformation periods. He argues that the Protestant Reformation, with its emphasis on the individual's relationship with God, played a major role in the growth of individualism. Adler also discusses the rise of humanism and the development of new forms of art and literature that celebrated the individual.

Chapter 3: The Enlightenment and the Triumph of Individualism

In this chapter, Adler discusses the Enlightenment period, which he sees as the culmination of the development of individualism in Western thought. He argues that the Enlightenment thinkers, such as Locke, Rousseau, and Voltaire, placed the individual at the center of their philosophical and political systems. Adler also discusses the impact of the Enlightenment on the American Revolution and the French Revolution.

Chapter 4: The Romantic Movement and the Crisis of Individualism

In this chapter, Adler examines the Romantic movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He argues that the Romantics, such as Goethe, Schiller, and Byron, reacted against the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and objectivity. The Romantics celebrated the individual's emotions, imagination, and creativity. Adler also discusses the impact of the Romantic movement on the development of psychology.

Chapter 5: The Rise of Mass Society and the Decline of Individualism

In this chapter, Adler discusses the rise of mass society in the 19th and 20th centuries. He argues that the growth of industrialization, urbanization, and mass media led to a decline in individualism. Adler also discusses the rise of totalitarianism and the impact of the First and Second World Wars on the individual.

In his , Adler argues that individualism is a complex and ambivalent phenomenon. He acknowledges that individualism can lead to feelings of isolation and alienation, but he also argues that it is a source of strength and creativity. Adler believes that the future of individualism depends on our ability to find a balance between the individual and the community.

The Neurotic Constitution: OUTLINES OF A COMPARATIVE INDIVIDUALISTIC PSYCHOLOGY and

by Alfred Adler

4.6 out of 5