Jacqueline Harpman

Psychoanalyst and author of 'Crossover'

Jacqueline Harpman - Psychoanalyst and author of 'Crossover'
Born

1929
96 years ago

Died

May 24th, 2012
13 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Belgium

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Psychoanalyst and author contributed significantly to psychological literature. Primarily worked on themes of identity, existence, and the unconscious mind. Wrote various works, with a focus on the interplay of dreams and reality. Held an interest in the human psyche and its complexities. Published several essays and books exploring these concepts.

Authored 'Crossover'

Contributed to psychoanalytical discourse

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