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" . . . In summary, as riveting a tale as Masson's maybe, we are nevertheless
compelled to conclude that it has no bearing on the scientific issues with whi ch
psychoanalysis concerns itself, owing to the inherent invalidity of ad hominem
arguments. Furthermore, Masson's case is weakened by his misunderstandi ng of
Freud's views on seduction and external reality, of the essence of the seduction
theory as Freud formulated it.
Finally, the imposing challenge of integrating the events of Freud's personal
life with the development of his ideas, in addition to assessing the accuracy of
Masson 's characterological data , remains to be met. In my opinion, it would be
most fruitfully undertaken by a psychologist of genius possessing not only the
requisite skills for historical investigation, but also a thorough understanding of
psychoanalysis.


https://jdc.jefferson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1140&context=jeffjpsychiatry