A Conversation with Malcolm Pines

Abstract

Part II: Group Analysis, Psycho-Analysis and Politics This second part of the conversation between the authors, Malcolm Pines and his wife, Iris, is much more variegated than the first. We move easily through several themes: the differences between group analysis in Britain and in the USA, the distinctive traits of group analysis, Malcolm’s contribution to its development, the contrast with psychoanalysis, politics, ethnology, Marxism, power, values, the Weltanschauung, terrorism, religion, the relationship between Malcolm and Iris, and a comparison of our respective points of view. The common thread that joins all these apparently disparate ideas is the flow of conversation, as in group analysis. The result is most valuable and fascinating, and worth preserving and sharing.