A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis (Classic Reprint)

Sigmund Freud

ISBN 10: 1451004303 / ISBN 13: 9781451004304

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing realm of everyday mistakes, exploring the hidden meanings behind seemingly trivial errors like slips of the tongue, misreading, and forgetting. The author argues that these "Freudian slips" are not mere accidents but rather purposeful acts driven by unconscious desires and motivations. Drawing on examples from literature and everyday life, the author unveils the complex inner world of the human psyche, revealing how our hidden thoughts and feelings can manifest in subtle ways. This exploration challenges the traditional view of the mind as solely conscious, arguing instead for the existence of a dynamic unconscious that profoundly influences our behavior. By shedding light on the meaning behind our mistakes, this book offers a powerful tool for self-understanding and personal growth. It invites us to look beyond the surface of our actions and delve into the deeper motivations that shape our lives. Ultimately, the book's insights suggest that even the smallest of errors can offer valuable clues to the hidden workings of our minds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1451004303
• ISBN 13: 9781451004304
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Psychology

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Riassunto

'A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis' is widely held to be the seminal work introducing Freud's central ideas about the psyche. Large parts of the work are from lectures given during the First World War and the entire book is an important explanation of Freud's investigative work in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This period was among his most academically productive as it was during this time that he laid down his unprecedented ideas about the part played by the unconscious within the human mind, as well as the role sexuality plays in human motivation.

Sigmund Freud plumbed the depths of topics that had previously been considered taboo or untouchable by mainstream physicians and mental health practitioners of the day. He pried into dreams, and used them to interpret the feelings, thoughts and desires of his patients and questioned their obsessions and assumptions about themselves. When he originally published his work and began to lecture, he was often shunned for his insistence on the centrality of sexuality in a world where the taboo of sexuality, particularly sexuality in women was still strong, but he has subsequently become a respected keystone of psychological thought.

Freud's arguments are presented as though to a fictional critic, an engaging and entertaining style, and whilst his conclusions are hotly contested today, it is hard to deny that many debates still begin and end with Freud almost a century later. For the reader seeking to access Freud's ideas or begin a study of psychoanalysis, sexuality or neurosis this is an excellent place to start.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.