Another View of J. L. Moreno’s Relationship to Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis

Abstract

This article questions the contention of Nikolaos Takis that J. L. Moreno had positive feelings toward Sigmund Freud, the result of transference of Moreno’s feelings toward his father to Freud. Takis argues that Moreno sought approval from Freud that he had not received from his father. I find Moreno’s comments indicate little, if any, ambivalence of feelings toward Freud or psychoanalysis. Moreno considered psychoanalysis an attack upon genius from the rear and dangerous to society. I discuss the philosophical basis for Moreno’s thoughts in this respect. This paper is pertinent with respect to Morenean philosophy and history.