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Discover 'Civilization & Its Discontents,' a groundbreaking exploration by Sigmund Freud that delves into the complex interplay between individual happiness and the structures of society. This essential text, available in a brand new B-format paperback edition published by Penguin UK in 2002, spans 144 thought-provoking pages and is a must-read for anyone interested in psychology, sociology, and the foundations of modern civilization. Freud articulately examines the essential tensions that arise when personal desires confront societal expectations, highlighting how the need for social order often conflicts with individual fulfillment. His insights into 'civilised' sexual morality reveal the profound implications of repression and its impact on our overall happiness. This edition features a timeless discussion that continues to resonate in today’s world, making it relevant for scholars and casual readers alike. Explore the contradictions of human existence and the societal pressures that shape our lives by adding 'Civilization & Its Discontents' to your collection today. Enjoy fast and reliable delivery, ensuring you receive your copy promptly to delve into Freud's philosophical musings.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141182360
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 144
Description:
In what remains one of his most seminal papers, Freud considers the incompatibility of civilisation and individual happiness, and the tensions between the claims of society and the individual. We all know that living in civilised groups means sacrificing a degree of personal interest, but couldn't you argue that it in fact creates the conditions for our happiness? Freud explores the arguments and counter-arguments surrounding this proposition, focusing on what he perceives to be one of society's greatest dangers; 'civilised' sexual morality. After all, doesn't repression of sexuality deeply affect people and compromise their chances of happiness?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141182360
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 144
Description:
In what remains one of his most seminal papers, Freud considers the incompatibility of civilisation and individual happiness, and the tensions between the claims of society and the individual. We all know that living in civilised groups means sacrificing a degree of personal interest, but couldn't you argue that it in fact creates the conditions for our happiness? Freud explores the arguments and counter-arguments surrounding this proposition, focusing on what he perceives to be one of society's greatest dangers; 'civilised' sexual morality. After all, doesn't repression of sexuality deeply affect people and compromise their chances of happiness?