HITLERS PSYCHOPATHOLOGY - ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS OF PSYCHOHISTORICAL ASSESSMENTS OF PERSONALITY

Psychohistorians have uncovered a wealth of evidence suggesting that H itler's psychopathology became projected and rationalized as social po licy. Despite this cumulative evidence, no specific diagnosis has been generally accepted. The strengths and weaknesses of psychohistorical research and the ethical responsibilities involved in its use are disc ussed.