The creative dilemma: The influence of Schiller's aesthetics on the life and work of Otto Rank

Authors
Citation
C. Barbre, The creative dilemma: The influence of Schiller's aesthetics on the life and work of Otto Rank, J RELIG H, 40(1), 2001, pp. 41-59
Citations number
30
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science","Religion & Tehology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
ISSN journal
0022-4197 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
41 - 59
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-4197(200121)40:1<41:TCDTIO>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The impact of philosophical wisdom on the pioneers of psychoanalytic work i s presented in this article, in particular the influence of Schiller's aest hetics on the theoretical and clinical work of Otto Rank. The essay will co mpare and contrast Schiller's major themes-in particular his notions of "th e aesthetic impulse," "will," and his concept of harmonia-with aspects of R ank's contributions, namely, his notions of creativity and the art of livin g. Drawing from Schiller's aesthetic vision, Rank's notion that art and pla y are foundational sources for healing is described in the author's own cli nical work.