Aggression Quote by Thomas Szasz
“Like the devout theologian seeing the Devil lurking everywhere, Menninger, the devout Freudian, sees aggression.”
About This Quote
Freudian theorists, like devout theologians, see aggression everywhere.
In simple terms: Freudists view aggression as pervasive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias in interpreting behavior.
Themes
psychology
bias
aggression
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
clinical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- clinical assessment
- research design
- therapy
- policy making
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bias shape diagnosis?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Not all aggression is universal.
![“Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?” quote by Empress Dowager Cixi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/947/empress-dowager-cixi-68177_after-death_now-they-the-powers-have-started-the-agg_53275.jpg)
