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A warm defence of psycho-analysis, with an amusing account of many of the less-informed criticisms of it. The author is optimistic in saying that, although psycho-analysis had a hard time in its early stages, since 1907 it has come to be accepted by a majority of the best psychopathologists. Nor do we think it scientific to appeal to the majority argument, as in the following statement: 'One of the most convincing arguments that can be advanced in favor of psycho-analysis is that practically all the best known psychopathologists believe in it. [Then follows a list of names.] No student can go wrong in following these men'.
The author has nothing good to say for lay analysts. 'Of course, for a lay person to attempt analysis is an absurdity and an abomination. They do a great deal of harm. A medical and psychiatric training is an essential prerequisite'.