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Exploring the tension between civilization and individual happiness, the book delves into the impact of societal norms on personal well-being. Freud examines the role of repressed desires, particularly regarding sexual morality, and questions whether such repression hinders true happiness. His analysis offers a critical view of the sacrifices made for societal conformity, making it a pivotal work in understanding the complexities of human psychology and the challenges posed by civilization.
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Civilization and Its Discontents, Sigmund Freud
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- Released
- 2014
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sigmund Freud
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780141395890
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Psychological Topics, Religious Topics, Philosophical Topics, Religion, Sociology, Culture, Scientific Theories, Studying, Psychoanalysis, Atheism, Sigmund Freud, Philosophy of Culture
- First published
- 1930
- Original title
- Das Unbehagen in der Kultur
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the tension between civilization and individual happiness, the book delves into the impact of societal norms on personal well-being. Freud examines the role of repressed desires, particularly regarding sexual morality, and questions whether such repression hinders true happiness. His analysis offers a critical view of the sacrifices made for societal conformity, making it a pivotal work in understanding the complexities of human psychology and the challenges posed by civilization.