Gesture and Word
René Spitz’s Views on the Acquisition of Language
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59539/2175-2834-v25n1-621Abstract
René Spitz (1887-1974), an Austro-Hungarian psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, developed a theory of ego formation that begins at birth and culminates in language acquisition. Unlike most language acquisition theories in psychoanalysis at the time (1950-1970), Spitz emphasized the role played by the body and favored an interdisciplinary approach. This article is a historical-conceptual study, whose objective is to analyze the process of language acquisition as described by Spitz and explain the mechanisms and concepts employed to formulate his theory. Key-Words: Language, Mother-child Relationship, Child Development, René Spitz, History of PsychoanalysisDownloads
Published
2023-12-19
How to Cite
Vianna Goliath, M., & Theisen Simanke, R. (2023). Gesture and Word: René Spitz’s Views on the Acquisition of Language. Human Nature - International Philosophy and Psychology Review, 25(1), 12–33. https://doi.org/10.59539/2175-2834-v25n1-621
Issue
Section
Psicanálise