Theoretical observations about life's basic tendencies.
Theoretical observations about life's basic tendencies.
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关于生命基本倾向的理论观察。
DOI:
10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1959.13.3.561
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发表时间:
1959
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
Charlotte Buhler
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作者:
Charlotte Buhler
Present-day theories of life’s basic tendencies move between two extremes. One extreme is represented by those who conceive of the individual as a whole, in that they postulate certain basic prin ciples which permeate man’s organic, as well as his mental exist ence. Kurt Goldstein, an outstanding representative of this group, considers self-realization as the main basic tendency of the whole individual (1). He even considers the concept of values in terms of biologic aspects. 2The other extreme is represented by those who feel that biologic factors in no way predetermine direction, goal, and least of all values pursued by individuals. Although no view is actually stated this radically, some often come close to such an extreme. They are strongly impressed by the organizing influences that culture and environment exercise on human behavior, and by their motivating powers on human development.