CIVILIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS

by Sigmund Freud

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  1. ISBN: 978-93-5702-463-1
  2. Pages: 120 pages
  3. Date: 5th August 2023

ABOUT THIS BOOK

‘Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.’
—Sigmund Freud
Civilization and Its Discontents is a thought-provoking masterpiece by Sigmund Freud, the father of
psychoanalysis. In this seminal work, Freud delves into the intricate complexities of human society,
shedding light on the inherent tensions between individual desires and the demands of civilization.
Freud dissects the psychological effects of civilization, unearthing the frustrations and discontent
that arise from repressed instincts.
With its captivating insights into guilt, the erosive power of societal norms, and the eternal pursuit
of happiness, Civilization and Its Discontents offers a riveting exploration that will challenge your
perceptions and leave you questioning the very foundations of our modern world.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist, was born on 6 May 1856 in Freiberg, Moravia, which
was part of the Austrian Empire (now Příbor, Czech Republic). He passed away on 23 September
1939 in London, England.
Freud was the founder of psychoanalysis. He had a significant impact on the way people think and
understand the human mind. Freud’s work involved studying the human psyche, providing therapy
for mental health issues and offering insights into culture and society. In spite of facing criticism and
challenges, Freud’s ideas remained influential even after his death. He transformed the way people
viewed themselves, with his concept of ‘psychological man’ becoming a dominant self-image in the
twentieth century. Freud’s legacy continues to have a lasting intellectual impact.

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