Quote by Lloyd deMause

Psychohistory, as a science, will always be problem-centered, while history will always remain period-centered. They are simply two different tasks.

Psychohistory, as a science, will always be problem-centered

Summary

This quote distinguishes between psychohistory and history as two distinct disciplines with different focuses. Psychohistory is described as a problem-centered science, implying that its goal is to analyze and understand the psychological motivations and influences underlying historical events. On the other hand, history is characterized as period-centered, emphasizing its focus on documenting and studying specific time periods. The quote suggests that these fields have separate objectives and approaches, emphasizing the distinct tasks each discipline is designed to undertake.

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Science History

By Lloyd deMause

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