Neurotic Personality in Our Time

Neurotic Personality in Our Time is an important masterpiece of Karen Horney, a leading figure in psychoanalysis. In the book, Horney makes an all-round analysis and elaboration on the sick psychology and personality of modern people. She believes that each of us is in various contradictions and conflicts all the time, and proposes that we have "closeness to others" and "against others" at the same time. ", "avoiding people" and other conflicts, once we cannot coordinate, we will fall into neurosis. This masterwork, with simple language, clear logic, and concise philosophy, will benefit readers a lot and feel the true charm of a psychoanalytical instructor.

Horney's revision and criticism of orthodox psychoanalysis not only had a wide impact on the field of psychology, but also profoundly affected the research fields of literature, culture, philosophy, religion, and gender.