Quote by Thomas Mann

As a science of the unconscious it is a therapeutic method, in the grand style, a method overarching the individual case. Call this, if you choose, a poet's utopia.

As a science of the unconscious it is a therapeutic method,

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This quote suggests that psychology, particularly focusing on the unconscious mind, serves as a therapeutic method that goes beyond individual cases. It implies that psychology has the power to address broader issues in humanity and society rather than just individual therapy sessions. The phrase "a poet's utopia" hints at the idealistic and imaginative nature of this approach, implying that psychology could have a transformative and enlightening effect on society.

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