Prof. P. Dubois. Goals and ways of rational psychotherapy. Ziele und Wege einer ratiollen Psychotherapy. — Monatscher. f. d. hysik. - diat. Heilmeth. 6. H. 1909

The article by a well-known neuropathologist-psychiatrist from Berg is of great interest, distinguished by his characteristic brilliant exposition, depth and originality of thought. Dubois points out that the modern clinic, in its ceaseless development of its experimental aspirations, has become too materialistic and has forgotten the "soul". Meanwhile, every practical doctor is well aware that the cure of the patient is due not so much to medicine as to psychotherapy. The author does not deny the obvious need for treatment with physical, material means of such diseases, which are based on material causes (trauma, infection, intoxication, diathesis), although here the influence of psychotherapy is quite large: physical treatment is faster and more expedient when the patient is in a cheerful, good mood; the patient must be able to make willingly and firmly follow the doctor's prescriptions - and this is the field of psychotherapy.