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There are four relations between psycho-analysis and 'Weltanschauung'. (1) What is the WA background of psycho-analysis? It is different for every generation. For its creator it is the scientific WA; the highest valuation of reason. (2) Can a certain WA be deduced from psycho-analytic empirical findings? No; but psycho-analysis can offer technical means for reaching certain aims (in ethics, pedagogic, etc.). (3) How far will a given WA be influenced through psycho-analysis? Through the analysis of patients and through its scientific findings; it will be more in accordance with certain types of WA than with others. (4) The psycho-analysis of various WA. This relation is not discussed.