Superiority and Social Interest: A Collection of Later Writings

“This compilation establishes Adler beyond doubt as one of the wisest psychologists of this century.” —Gordon W. Allport Two key ideas in Alfred Adler’s thinking are reflected in these twenty-one papers: the individual’s striving toward some kind of individually conceived superiority, perfection, or success and the healthy person’s need to connect that striving with social interest—concern for the common good. The selections provide a survey of the wide range of Adler’s theories and clinica...