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Civilization and its discontents
Sigmund Freud · 1930 · 92 pages
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A fundamental philosophical essay in which Freud analyzes the tension between individual impulses and the demands of civilization. Freud examines how the repression necessary for social life generates psychological suffering, questioning the price of civilizational progress and reflecting on the human condition, aggression, and the pursuit of happiness.
Book details
| Author | Sigmund Freud |
|---|---|
| Original title | Civilization and Its Discontents |
| Year of publication | 1930 |
| Pages | 92 |
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