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Sigmund Freud | Psychoanalytic Theory, Social Psychology, and Cultural Criticism

Civilization And Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud

Civilization And Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud

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A Foundational Psychoanalytic Treatise on Instinctual Suppression, Social Guilt, and Modern Malaise

In his seminal 1930 psychoanalytic essay, Sigmund Freud explores the fundamental conflict between individual instinctual drives—specifically sexual desires (Eros) and aggressive impulses (Thanatos)—and the restrictive demands of civilized society.

Freud argues that civilization maintains social order by enforcing instinctual suppression, which inevitably generates pervasive guilt, neurosis, and modern psychological discontent.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Sigmund Freud's classic treatise remains one of the most influential works of modern intellectual history and social theory. Essential reading for students of psychology, philosophy, sociology, and psychoanalysis.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Doubleday Anchor Book

Pages: 105

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1958

ISBN: 

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