Ronald Britton, MD, 2013 (1932 – 2025)
/Dr. Ronald Britton’s work was immensely creative and deeply rooted in everyday clinical situations. His profound understanding of Freud, Klein and Bion combined with his passion for literature, poetry, philosophy, theology, linguistics, and neuroscience, greatly informed his work. His book Sex, Death and the Superego: Experiences in Psychoanalysis (2003), encapsulated his thoughts on three concepts that were important to psychoanalysis historically and showcased his interdisciplinary approach. By drawing connections across diverse fields, Dr. Britton enriched psychoanalysis and opened new avenues of exploration.
A talented professor and lecturer, Dr. Britton had a significant international presence teaching and lecturing throughout Europe, South America, Russia, Japan, and the United States. He published several ground-breaking books and numerous papers during his long career. Dr. Britton was also active in and held leadership roles at the British Psychoanalytical Society and the International Psychoanalytical Association.