Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler
Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler
The Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler is a field of psychology and psychiatry that aims to diagnose the mental health of the infamous German dictator, Adolf Hitler. The term "psychopathography" is derived from the Greek words "psyche" (soul) and "grapho" (to write), indicating a written study of an individual's psychological profile.
Pronunciation
- Psychopathography: /ˌsaɪkoʊpəˈθɒɡrəfi/
- Adolf Hitler: /ˈædɒlf ˈhɪtlər/
Etymology
The term "psychopathography" was first used in the early 20th century to describe a genre of psychiatric literature that attempted to explain the behavior and personality of historical figures. The term "Adolf Hitler" is the name of the German dictator who ruled from 1933 to 1945.
Related Terms
- Psychopathology: The scientific study of mental disorders, including efforts to understand their genetic, biological, psychological, and social causes.
- Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Adolf Hitler: A German politician and leader of the Nazi Party who rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934, ruling Germany during World War II until his suicide in 1945.
Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler
The psychopathography of Adolf Hitler is a controversial field due to the inherent difficulties in diagnosing a person posthumously, especially one who lived in a different cultural and historical context. Despite these challenges, numerous attempts have been made to diagnose Hitler with various mental disorders, including antisocial personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and paranoia.
The first psychopathographic analysis of Hitler was conducted by Walter C. Langer, a psychoanalyst who was commissioned by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II to create a psychological profile of Hitler. Langer's report, titled "The Mind of Adolf Hitler," suggested that Hitler suffered from a multitude of mental disorders, including schizophrenia and hysteria.
Since then, numerous other psychopathographies of Hitler have been published, each offering different diagnoses and interpretations of Hitler's mental state. These studies have been met with varying degrees of acceptance and criticism within the psychiatric community.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler
- Wikipedia's article - Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler
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