Civilization and Its Discontents
Sigmund Freud
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Paperback. Translation of: Das unbehagen in der kultur. Editor(s): Dufresne, Todd. Num Pages: 205 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JMAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 236.
In Civilization and Its Discontents Freud extends and clarifies his analysis of religion; analyzes human unhappiness in contemporary civilization; ratifies the critical importance of the death drive theory; and contemplates the significance of guilt and conscience in everyday life. The result is Freud's most expansive work, one wherein he discusses mysticism, love, interpretation, narcissism, religion, happiness, technology, beauty, justice, work, the origin of civilization, phylogenetic development, Christianity, the Devil, communism, the sense of guilt, remorse, and ethics. A classic, important, accessible work, Freud reminds us again why we still read and debate his ideas today. ... Read more
In Civilization and Its Discontents Freud extends and clarifies his analysis of religion; analyzes human unhappiness in contemporary civilization; ratifies the critical importance of the death drive theory; and contemplates the significance of guilt and conscience in everyday life. The result is Freud's most expansive work, one wherein he discusses mysticism, love, interpretation, narcissism, religion, happiness, technology, beauty, justice, work, the origin of civilization, phylogenetic development, Christianity, the Devil, communism, the sense of guilt, remorse, and ethics. A classic, important, accessible work, Freud reminds us again why we still read and debate his ideas today. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Broadview Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
235g
Number of Pages
205
Place of Publication
Peterborough, Canada
ISBN
9781554811403
SKU
V9781554811403
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About Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), an Austrian, was the founder of psychoanalysis. Todd Dufresne is Professor of Philosophy at Lakehead University. He has authored several books on Freud including Killing Freud (Continuum), and editions of The Future of an Illusion and Beyond the Pleasure Principle with Broadview Press. Gregory C. Richter is Professor of German ... Read more
Reviews for Civilization and Its Discontents
Following on the heels of Beyond the Pleasure Principle and The Future of an Illusion, this new Broadview Edition of Civilization and Its Discontents concludes Todd Dufresne's editorial trilogy on the late 'philosophical' Freud. Gregory Richter's lucid and exact translation rejuvenates the text. Dufresne's superb introduction renews our understanding of Freud's final 'romantic science'; it excerpts from other works by ... Read more