Bleuler, Schneider and schizophrenia
Fox, H.A.; Bleuler, E.; Schneider, K.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 39(9): 703-708
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 690087 Document Number: 136078
Three important elements in Bleuler's work are described and criticized: the fundamental-accessory dichotomy, the primary-secondary dichotomy and the question of diagnosis. The major influences on Schneider's thinking are outlined and his general approach to psychopathology, criteria for the diagnosis of schizophrenia and approach to clinical evaluation are described. The work of Mayer-Gross and Langfeldt, whose diagnostic formulations integrate the thinking of Bleuler and Schneider, is briefly described. The contributions of these 4 authors are compared and contrasted and their respective impact on the current study of schizophrenia is assessed.