Erik Erikson's Verbal Portraits
by Donald Capps

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"In Erik Erikson's Verbal Portraits : Luther, Gandhi, Einstein, Jesus, Donald Capps contends that Erikson's portraits of respective historical figures make a highly creative contribution to psychoanalytic discourse. Although he [Erikson] reluctantly abandoned his youthful aspirations to become an artist, his artistic sensitivities and skills played a critical role in the development of his multifaceted conception of identity"--Provided by publisher.
Erikson, erik h. (erik homburger), 1902-1994Luther, martin, 1483-1546Gandhi, mahatma, 1869-1948Einstein, albert, 1879-1955Jesus christIdentity (psychology)Psychoanalysis and artPsychoanalysis, case studiesBiography, psychological aspectsPsychologyPhilosophyPsychoanalysis