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Sigmund Freud

Civilization And Its Discontents

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1930

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In Civilization and Its Discontents, Freud explores the conflict between societal norms and individual desires, examining how civilizations aim to channel human drives towards constructive ends while individuals struggle with social conformity versus personal yearnings. He discusses human suffering's origins and responses, the evolution of social codes, societal neuroses, and the role of the super-ego in maintaining social order. The book includes discussions on substance abuse and insanity.

Reviews & Readership

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Sigmund Freud's Civilization And Its Discontents elicits varied reactions. Positively, readers commend its profound insights into human psychology and societal structure. Critically, some find its theories outdated and Freudian concepts overly complex. The book remains a thought-provoking, albeit challenging, exploration of the tension between individual desires and societal expectations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Civilization And Its Discontents?

Readers with a keen interest in psychological theories, human behavior, and societal critique would find Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud engaging. Fans of analytical works like Jung's Modern Man in Search of a Soul and Fromm's The Art of Loving will appreciate Freud's exploration of the tension between individual desires and societal expectations.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Education

Psychology

Philosophy

Topics

Education

Sociology

History: World