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Our Inner Conflicts: A Constructive Theory of Neurosis [Paperback]

Karen Horney
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Book Description

October 17, 1992

Here Karen Horney develops a dynamic theory of neurosis centered on the basic conflict among attitudes of "moving forward" "moving against," and "moving away from" people.

Unlike Freud, Horney does not regard neurosis as rooted in instinct. In her words, her theory is constructive because "it allows us for the first time to tackle and resolve neurotic hopelessness. . . . Neurotic conflicts cannot be resolved by rational decision. . . . But [they] can be resolved by changing the conditions within the personality that brought them into being."

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About the Author

Karen Horney (1885-1952) was one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the twentieth century. Her books include Neurosis and Human Growth, The Neurotic Personality of Our Time, New Ways in Psychoanalysis, Our Inner Conflicts, Self-Analysis, Feminine Psychology, Final Lectures, and, as editor, Are You Considering Psychoanalysis?

Product Details

  • Paperback: 250 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Reissue edition (October 17, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0393309401
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393309409
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Know Thyself.. June 28, 2001
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You've read the above reviews, and I second them all, so I will not repeat them. Let me just add that you will want a pencil and highlighter, because you will be underlining, circling, and making notes to yourself in the margin. This is an irreplaceable tool if you're into self-cultivation. A giant step UP from the abundant new-age spiritual soul-candy out there. It is not a book on spirituality, but identifying and correcting our OWN inner conflicts is the cornerstone of spiritual practice; therefore I highly recommend it for seekers and cerebrals alike. Everyone has heard the saying "Know Thyself"; this book will help you do it.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent; A worthwhile read January 6, 1999
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Our Inner Conflicts offers fascinating insight into the conflicts which frustrate all of us to some extent, as well as a look into the psychology of the people that tend to frustrate us. I have read this book several times over the years, and each time have taken away something new. While this book is not as detailed as Horney's Neurosis and Human Growth, it is certainly more accessible. I recommend reading them both.
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, Brilliant, Simply Correct July 24, 1999
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Karen Horney is one of the greatest of the Post-Freudian psychoanalysts. Horney's concepts of the root causes of neurosis, a basic anxiety, a sense of lurking hypocrisy , an idealized self image, conflicting impulses, are ingeniously insightful and, I have found, correct. Her paradigm is very useful for understanding human behavior; not only the behavior of those who would be diagnosed with a formal disorder but also of those whose personalities contain elements of neurosis not extensive enough for formal diagnosis. Understanding her concepts can also be valuable for those of us who would like to understand our own neuroses better. If you want to understand psychoanalysis, read Freud, read Jung, but read Horney as well. Without her ideas, your understanding will be sorely incomplete. Remember, Jung and Frued can be integrated with Horney, synthesis brings greater understanding. Read, learn, and enjoy the benefits.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive and accurate description on neurotic conflicts
The content is crucial and relevant for those studying psychoanalysis and behovioral sciences. However the paper quality was inferior to other books within the same Horney's... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Viviana Pena
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving Towards Against or Away from People
As I understand it, the theory presented in this book runs as follows: There's a gap between our actual self and the image we have of our self (our idealized self) which causes an... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Markus Youssef
5.0 out of 5 stars Horney As a Visionary Psychotherapist
Maybe Karen Horney was one of the first modern feminists, for she broke with psychoanalytic tradition to pioneer a personality theory that would give culture as much credit as... Read more
Published on January 10, 2010 by Pensive Reader "David"
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for the amateur
My goal in buying this book was to attempt a little self analysis and psychotherapy. Well, it's a great book I suppose but not for the amateur. Read more
Published on October 20, 2008 by D. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Self analysis
I first read this work 30 years ago. It remains as vital and relevant today as it was then. If you're serious about helping yourself get rid of old emotional baggage, this is a... Read more
Published on December 23, 2007 by Ray Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Inner Conflicts Review
The book was delivered to me complete and in the condition that it was sold to me in. I would recommend and use this seller for future transactions.
Published on September 6, 2007 by Ericka M. Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars takes up where SELF-ANALYSIS left off...
...and traces, not just the "pathways" of inner conflict, but their intertwinings, demonstrating with case examples how problems in one area of one's life put roots into... Read more
Published on June 4, 2000 by Craig Chalquist, PhD, author of TERRAPSYCHOLOGY and DEEP CALIFORNIA
5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful by a very knowledgable author!!
I learned alot about myself and other people by reading this book. You learn about inner conflicts, what causes them, their symptoms, the consequences of having them, and how to... Read more
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