| Author |
Bousfield, Paul, 1880-1957 |
| LoC No. |
24004537
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| Title |
The omnipotent self, a study in self-deception and self-cure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The omnipotent self: The unconscious mind. Repression. The forces shaping character. Determinism and will power. Narcissism. Fact and phantasy. Identification. The irritable temperament. Rationalization -- Practical applications: Self analysis. Readjustment of objectives. Readjustment of thought. Auto-suggestion. Conclusion.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Omnipotent Self: A Study in Self-Deception and Self-Cure" by Paul Bousfield is a psychological exploration written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the themes of self-deception, mental health, and personality development, with a particular focus on the concept of narcissism and its impact on individuals’ lives. Bousfield aims to assist readers in understanding the complexities of their inner selves in order to attain a greater sense of balance and happiness. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the existence and significance of the unconscious mind in shaping human behavior and character. Bousfield discusses how many individuals, despite not suffering from overt mental ailments, experience various degrees of unhappiness and irritability in their lives. He suggests that deeper insights into one’s character and the nature of unconscious forces can lead to self-awareness, ultimately fostering personal growth and contentment. Through this early discussion on the unconscious, repression, and the development of narcissism, the author begins to map out a process for self-analysis and the potential for self-cure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Mental healing
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66496 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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