Civilization and Its Discontents (Dover Thrift Editions: Psychology) - Softcover

Freud, Sigmund

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486282538 ISBN 13: 9780486282534

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2016

Synopsis

The struggle between the urgencies of instinct and the restrictions of civilization is addressed throughout the works of Sigmund Freud, and in Civilization and Its Discontents the theme is developed with particular richness and depth. This famous study explores the guilt that arises when personal desires clash with social norms, and it examines attempts to reconcile the conflict.
In a sense, such guilt is among civilization's building blocks, keeping aggressive and selfish instincts within bounds. But it can also be a source of great frustration, and Freud examines at length many ways of dealing with guilt, from artistic and scientific pursuits to abuse of drink and drugs. The great psychologist offers revealing insights into the motivation behind human behavior as well as the evolution of many social institutions. This seminal study reveals the struggles to resolve conflicts and cast off guilt as spurs to the growth of civilization and culture.

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The Father of Psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud (1856–1939) ranks among the most important figures in Western psychology. He is responsible for the theories of parapraxis (Freudian slips), dreams as wish fulfillment, the Oedipus complex, repression, the unconscious mind, and other concepts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0486282538
• ISBN 13: 9780486282534
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80