ALFRED ADLER'S INFLUENCE ON THE THREE LEADING COFOUNDERS OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

Abstract

The similarity of basic principles of Humanistic Psychology to Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology has been recognized for some time, and by its main founder, Abraham Maslow, from the beginning. The present article adds to this the observation that all three leading cofounders of Humanistic Psychology. Abraham Maslow, Rollo May and Carl Rogers, actually studied with Adler in Vienna or New York early in their careers and increasingly appreciated what they had learned from him, especially in their later years. Adler's direct approach, his holistic emphasis, and his concepts of social interest, guiding fiction and pampered life-style are singled out