![]() I support the view that the human is as scientific as the other forms of life on the planet, that it will finally be possible to construct a total human theory from scientific facts alone, and that the feeling elements of human existence will be handled in relationship with other human beings. If knowledge about the human ever becomes an accepted science, it can share new knowledge with the accepted sciences and proceed into the future with the other sciences. While embracing some tenets of Freudian theory, Bowen broke with existing paradigms of human behavior and instead based his thinking and theory in evolution. Murray Bowen, MD, (1913-1990) pioneered the concept of the family as a system guided by the same scientific principles that shape all forms of life. ![]() The Origins of Family Psychotherapy, Jason Aronson, 2013. Family Theory in Clinical Practice, A Jason Aronson Book, originally published 1978 The below quotes are taken from the Rowan and Littlefield Publishers, Inc., soft cover edition, 2004. The references below were used in the description of Bowen Theory. Bowen’s writing and thinking are recommended for serious students of the theory. Bowen challenged his audiences to always read original works whether in Freud, Darwin or E. Bowen’s words are indicated below in italics or quotation marks. ![]() In an effort to avoid this the writer has used almost exclusively the words of Murray Bowen, MD, from his books, articles and reports to NIMH during his research study to describe Bowen Family Systems Theory. Disclaimer-Any attempt to describe another scientists theory and thinking risks the subjectivity of the writer’s head altering in some way the original. ![]()
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