Psychoanalysis is a terribly efficient instrument, and…
“Psychoanalysis is a terribly efficient instrument, and because it is more and more a prestigious instrument, we run the risk of using it with a purpose for which it was not made for, and in this way we may degrade it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The method, powerful but can be misapplied when used for unsuitable goals, risking its integrity.
In simple terms: Powerful tool can be misused, harming its value.
Key Takeaway
Use it only where appropriate.
Themes
psychology
ethics
methodology
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- clinical therapy
- academic research
- self‑analysis
- policy advising
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
instrumentalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you applying it to the right problems?
- What safeguards prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Misuse can distort findings and reduce credibility.