Totem and Taboo

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Exploring the connections between neurotic behavior, childhood development, and the practices of pre-literate societies, Freud presents a groundbreaking theory that intertwines various concepts such as Animism, Totemism, and the Oedipus Complex. Through this analysis, he argues that humanity's early experiences and primal urges significantly shaped civilization and religious practices. Originally published as four essays, the work boldly extends psychoanalytic theory into social psychology and anthropology, revealing profound insights into the human psyche and cultural evolution.