Social Interest: Adler's Key to the Meaning of Life - Paperback

by Alfred Adler (Author), Colin Brett (Editor), Seamus Barry (Introduction by)

The first new translation of Social Interest since its original English publication in 1938

According to Alfred Adler, one of the founding fathers of modern psychoanalysis alongside Freud and Jung, an individual's level of social interest is key to his or her success in solving the problems of life, from forming meaningful relationships to achieving promotion in the workplace. Withstanding the test of time, this practical psychology continues to inform our way of life, influencing such areas as education, psychotherapy and healthcare.

Author Biography

Alfred Adler, founder of Individual Psychology, was one of the forefathers of modern psychotherapy, who took a broader approach to human psychology issues than his colleagues Freud and Jung. During his life, he wrote over 300 books and papers on child psychology, education, marriage, and the principles of Individual Psychology.

Colin Brett is an Adlerian counsellor and former Training Officer of the Adlerian Society of Great Britain.