Sigmund Freud

Civilization and Its Discontents (Penguin Pocket Hardbacks)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141395890
author:: Sigmund Freud
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 11.3 x 2.2 x 17.4 cm
Genre:: Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Schools of Thought
Condition:: New
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Civilization and Its Discontents

A profound exploration of the human condition, Sigmund Freud's seminal work delves into the darker aspects of civilized society. In this thought-provoking analysis, Freud argues that the values we hold dear often distort our natural instincts, leading to feelings of guilt and repression.

Freud's groundbreaking ideas on the death drive and its struggle with Eros form a crucial part of his theory, shedding new light on the complexities of human nature. This Penguin Classics edition presents a concise and accessible version of Freud's most ambitious work, offering insights into the workings of the human psyche that remain relevant today.

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