La Méthode Psychanalytique Et La Doctrine Freudienne. (The Psychoanalytic Method and the Freudian Doctrine.): By Roland Dalbiez. Paris: Desclée de Brouwer & Cie., 1936. 2 vols., 649 and 513 pp.

The appearance of these two volumes by Roland Dalbiez is a landmark in the history of psychoanalysis and for more than one reason. We are given for the first time a free, unprejudiced, work which seeks to render justice to the genius of Freud. Heretofore we have had principally the writings of devoted pupils of Freud who, from docility or lack of originality, contented themselves with developing his points of view, adding only here and there an original note. Others created their own systems and schools. On the other hand, impassioned adversaries have attacked Freud without taking the trouble to read his complete works and, blinded by their prejudices, have refused to undergo analysis. Dalbiez is neither an orthodox freudian nor a prejudiced critic. He is fully acquainted with his subject and has read carefully all the writings of Freud and of many disciples and opponents. He has been psychoanalyzed and is now a psychoanalytic therapist. Mr. Dalbiez is neither a physician nor a scientist by profession but came to psychoanalysis by way of philosophy. His approach heightens the interest of the study; we are given the point of view of a neo-Thomistic, rationalistic philosopher who examines the methods and system of Freud with impartiality, freedom of spirit, and clarity of vision. Mr. Dalbiez' work is highly successful; it shows real comprehension and appreciation of Freud's theories. Though he may criticize the doctrinal and philosophical aspects of the freudian system, he