Freud, Sigmund
Totem and Taboo
- ISBN 13:
- 9781605206493
- author:
- Freud, Sigmund
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cosimo Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Neuropsychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sigmund Freud's Totem and Taboo explores the intersection of human psychology and culture. In this collection of four essays, Freud examines the role of the unconscious in shaping our understanding of the world around us. He delves into topics such as taboo and the ambivalence of emotions, animism, magic, and the omnipotence of thought. Initially met with skepticism by those studying culture, Freud's methods were later adopted by many ethnographers. This work remains a vital resource for approaching cultural issues today. Written in 1912-3 and originally appearing in the journal *Imago*, Totem and Taboo offers insight into the human experience and its connection to our collective psyche. Austrian psychiatrist Sigmund Freud's work continues to profoundly influence various fields, including psychology, anthropology, and sociology. This book provides a unique perspective on the human condition, one that is both thought-provoking and enduring.
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