Quote by Thomas Szasz

There is no psychology; there is only biography and autobiography.

There is no psychology; there is only biography and autobiog

Summary

This quote suggests that psychology, as a discipline, is essentially the study of individuals' life stories. It implies that the understanding of human behavior and thought processes cannot be divorced from the context of an individual's personal experiences and life history. Rather than attributing human behaviors solely to abstract psychological concepts, the quote emphasizes the importance of investigating the biography and autobiography of individuals to comprehend their psychological makeup. It implies that personal narratives and individual stories hold the key to unraveling the complexities of the human mind and behavior.

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