From Instinct to Self: Selected Papers of W. R. D. Fairbairn - Volume I Clinical and Theoretical Papers

W. R. D. Fairbairn's contributions to psychoanalysis are thoroughly examined in this insightful collection of clinical and theoretical papers. The volume serves as a testament to Fairbairn's innovative approach to understanding the human psyche, highlighting his shift from traditional instinctual theories to the significance of self-relationships.

Readers are invited into the complexities of Fairbairn's thinking as they encounter his explorations of various psychodynamic concepts. Each paper reflects his deep commitment to unraveling the intricacies of emotional development and interpersonal relationships through a uniquely human lens.

Accompanied by thoughtful commentary from Ellinor Fairbairn Birtles and David E. Scharff, the selected papers illustrated a pivotal moment in psychoanalytic history. Together, they reveal the evolution of Fairbairn's ideas and their enduring impact on modern psychotherapy.