Paper Session C
10. What Does Dostoevsky Teach Us About
Self Psychology in "The Gambler"? (Part 2 of 2)
Presenter: |
Paul H. Ornstein, MD |
Discussant: |
Axel Joneck, MA |
Self Psychology Page | 23rd Conference Program
Overview
Dostoevsky is considered to have anticipated Freud in many ways. A study of his works indicates that he also anticipated Kohut, perhaps even more comprehensively. This workshop will focus on Dostoevsky’s "The Gambler". The issue of addiction to gambling and the gambler’s highly ambivalent relationship to the woman he desires (and hers to him) is masterfully portrayed.