Civilization and Its Discontents
bySigmund Freud
Genres: PsychologyPolitics
Subenres: Political Theory
Freud's epoch-making insights revolutionized our perception of who we are, forming the foundation for psychoanalysis. In Civilization and its Discontents he considers the incompatibility of civilization and individual happiness. Focusing on what he perceives to be one of society's greatest dangers; 'civilized' sexual morality, he asks, does repression compromise our chances of happiness?Sigmund Freud was born in 1856 and died in exile in London in 1939. As a writer and doctor he remains one of the informing voices of the twentieth century.
Language
en
Published on
11/06/2014
Pages
188
Format
Hardback
ISBN
9780141395890
Who is this book for? Readers interested in psychoanalysis, cultural criticism, and the intersection of individual psychology and societal norms.
Topics PowerIdentityConflict
MoodReflective
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
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