The Unconscious in Relation to Anthropology1
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2687577 |
|---|---|
| Authors | C G Seligman (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1928 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 373-387 |
| Publication date | 1928-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | British Journal of Psychology General Section (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0373-2460 • E-ISSN: 1747-3462 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.2044-8295.1928.tb00474.x |
| OpenAlex | W2001735402 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
This article explores the relationship between anthropology and the unconscious mind as understood by psychoanalysis. Seligman argues that anthropological studies of "primitive" cultures offer valuable insights into the workings of the unconscious, particularly regarding symbolism, ritual, and belief systems. He examines how these cultural expressions can be interpreted as manifestations of unconscious processes, drawing parallels between the psychological development of individuals and the evolution of societies. Seligman emphasizes the importance of considering both individual and collective unconscious factors in understanding human behavior and cultural practices
Art · Citation · Criticism · Library science · Linguistics · Literature · Psychoanalysis · Theology · Unconscious mind · Wife · Computer Science · Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity · Historical Philosophy and Science · Medicine · Philosophy · Psychology · Wittgensteinian philosophy and applications
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,05 |
| Citation span | 1939 - 2023 (85) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |