Published in 1954 in the “Library of Psychoanalysis and Clinical Psychology” series by Presses Universitaires de France, Morality Without Sin is one of the most original works of Angelo Hesnard, a psychiatrist and pioneer of psychoanalysis in France.
A founding member of the Paris Psychoanalytic Society, Hesnard examines the notions of sin, guilt and morality in the light of modern psychology. He explores the psychological origins of guilt, questions inherited moral concepts and seeks to establish the foundations of a more human-centred ethical framework.
Combining psychoanalysis, philosophy and moral reflection, the book offers a fascinating insight into post-war French intellectual life.
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Condition
Paperback. Worn illustrated covers. Small price label ("8 NF") affixed to the rear cover. Uncut copy.
Very good overall condition. 167 pages.
About the author
Angelo Hesnard (1886-1969) was one of the pioneers who introduced Freudian psychoanalysis to France. A naval physician, psychiatrist and essayist, he played an important role in the development of modern French psychology.
Historical Context
Published in 1954, the book appeared at a time when psychoanalysis was gaining influence within French intellectual circles and when scholars were rethinking the relationships between psychology, morality and society.
Legacy of the Book
Although less famous today than the works of Freud or Lacan, Morality Without Sin remains an important document in the history of psychoanalysis and moral thought in twentieth-century France.
Why this book is unusual
Rather than approaching sin from a theological perspective, Hesnard examines it through the lens of psychology and psychoanalysis, creating an original and thought-provoking work.