Das Unbewusste in der Mediation : Zur Theorie und Behandlungstechnik des äußeren Konflikts bei Freud

Abstract

This paper, in following the question mentioned in the title, inquires Sigmund Freud's reaction to the outbreak of the First World war. The first main part consists of an in depth analysis of his main work on the matter, "Thougts for the Times on War and Death" from 1915. The second part follows the trajectories found in the first while reconstructing and interpreting Freud's 'personal' development in 1914 and 1915 as found in his letters. Finally, in a shorter digression, it is suggested that his reaction is to be understood in the context of his preceding conflict with C.G. Jung.