Abstract:
The mnemic system of the ego (Icherinnerungssystem) consists of one of the most original theoretical contributions by Sándor Ferenczi. We propose, in this article, to put this conception in evidence, tracing its antecedents, exposing its formulation in detail and, finally, following its unfolding. We consider that the antecedent of the conception of the mnemic system of the ego lies in Ferenczi’s experience with war neurosis. As for his developments, we indicate that it participates, decisively, in the construction of one of the multiple splitting models developed by Ferenczi in his clinic of trauma.
Keywords:
Ferenczi; mnemic system; ego; trauma; body