Jan Abram Knihy

The book explores the dual concept of intrapsychic surviving and non-surviving objects, emphasizing the role of psychic survival in shaping the early psyche. It posits that the early maternal figure is central to this development, influencing the psyche before innate factors come into play. Abram delves into the implications of these concepts for understanding psychological growth and the formation of identity.

This book introduces the psychoanalytic principles of both Winnicott and Bion to compare the ways in which their concepts evolved, and to show how their different approaches contribute to distinctive psychoanalytic paradigms that warrant further research.