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Carl Gustav Jung
Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology Section section-0205
Section 205 of 508
Canonical reference section-0205
English
Various; edited by Constance E. Long
An attempt has also been made to compare analysis with the reasoning method of Dubois, which is in itself a rational process. This comparison does not however hold good, for the psychoanalyst strictly avoids argument and persuasion with his patients. He must naturally listen to and take note of the conscious problems and conflicts of his patient, but not for the purpose of fulfilling his desire to obtain advice or direction with regard to his conduct. The problems of a neurotic patient cannot be solved by advice and conscious argument. I do not doubt that good advice at the right time can produce good results; but I do not know whence one can obtain the belief that the psychoanalyst can always give the right advice at the right time. The neurotic conflict is frequently, indeed as a rule, of such a character that advice cannot possibly be given. Furthermore, it is well known that the patient only desires authoritative advice in order that he may cast aside the burden of responsibility, referring himself and others to the opinion of the higher authority.
French AI-generated translation, non-official
Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-11
On a également tenté de comparer l'analyse à la méthode de raisonnement de Dubois, qui est en elle-même un processus rationnel. Cette comparaison ne tient toutefois pas, car le psychanalyste évite rigoureusement de discuter et de persuader ses patients. Il doit naturellement écouter et prendre en considération les problèmes et les conflits conscients de son patient, mais non dans le but de satisfaire son désir d'obtenir des conseils ou des directives concernant sa conduite. Les problèmes d'un patient névrosé ne sauraient être résolus par des conseils et une argumentation consciente. Je ne doute pas qu'un bon conseil donné au bon moment puisse produire de bons résultats ; mais je ne sais d'où l'on peut tirer la conviction que le psychanalyste est toujours en mesure de donner le bon conseil au bon moment. Le conflit névrotique est fréquemment, et même en règle générale, d'une nature telle qu'aucun conseil ne peut être donné. En outre, il est bien connu que le patient ne désire un conseil faisant autorité que pour pouvoir rejeter le fardeau de la responsabilité, en se référant lui-même, et en renvoyant les autres, à l'opinion de l'autorité supérieure.
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