Zur Psychopathologie des Alltagslebens - Über Vergessen, Versprechen, Vergreifen, Aberglaube und Irrtum: Grundlagenwerk der Psychoanalyse

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Freud's exploration reveals that everyday mistakes, such as slips of the tongue or misplaced items, are manifestations of unconscious intentions rather than mere accidents. By applying psychoanalytic methods to common phenomena, he illustrates how these errors can be meaningful. Drawing from literary examples, such as the inadvertent actions of characters, he emphasizes the interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind. Freud, a pivotal figure in psychology, profoundly influenced 20th-century thought with his theories and insights into human behavior.