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PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-100393304515
ISBN-139780393304510
eBay Product ID (ePID)78677949
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Book TitleCivilization and Its Discontents
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicCivilization, Movements / Psychoanalysis, Sociology / General, Political, Social Psychology
GenrePhilosophy, Social Science, Psychology, History
AuthorPeter Gay, Sigmund Freud, James Strachey, Christopher Hitchens
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight5.6 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-011485
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal131
SynopsisFreud's seminal volume of twentieth-century cultural thought grounded in psychoanalytic theory, now with a new introduction by Christopher Hitchens., Written in the decade before Freud s death, Civilization and Its Discontents may be his most famous and most brilliant work. It has been praised, dissected, lambasted, interpreted, and reinterpreted. Originally published in 1930, it seeks to answer several questions fundamental to human society and its organization: What influences led to the creation of civilization? Why and how did it come to be? What determines civilization s trajectory? Freud s theories on the effect of the knowledge of death on human existence and the birth of art are central to his work. Of the various English translations of Freud s major works to appear in his lifetime, only Norton s Standard Edition, under the general editorship of James Strachey, was authorized by Freud himself. This new edition includes both an introduction by the renowned cultural critic and writer Christopher Hitchens as well as Peter Gay s classic biographical note on Freud.", Written in the decade before Freud's death, Civilization and Its Discontents may be his most famous and most brilliant work. It has been praised, dissected, lambasted, interpreted, and reinterpreted. Originally published in 1930, it seeks to answer several questions fundamental to human society and its organization: What influences led to the creation of civilization? Why and how did it come to be? What determines civilization's trajectory? Freud's theories on the effect of the knowledge of death on human existence and the birth of art are central to his work. Of the various English translations of Freud's major works to appear in his lifetime, only Norton's Standard Edition, under the general editorship of James Strachey, was authorized by Freud himself. This new edition includes both an introduction by the renowned cultural critic and writer Christopher Hitchens as well as Peter Gay's classic biographical note on Freud.
LC Classification NumberBF173.F682 2010
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- 07. Jun. 2025
Freud on why civilization makes us unhappy
Pros: Foundational Insight into Human Nature: Freud explores the paradox that the very structures designed to make civilization possible (laws, moral codes, repression) are also sources of human suffering. Philosophical Depth: Engages with themes of guilt, aggression, love, and the death drive with startling clarity. Historically and Culturally Significant: Helps understand the intellectual atmosphere of post-WWI Europe and remains relevant in modern debates about societal malaise. Compact Yet Powerful: The book is short but conceptually rich, making it ideal for focused study or philosophical reading groups. Freud's Literary Style: When translated well, Freud's prose is sharp, reflective, and at times poetic. Cons: Dense and Theoretical: Not easily accessible for readers unfamiliar with psychoanalytic theory or Freud’s earlier works. Outdated Scientific Framework: Concepts like the death drive and the Oedipus complex are controversial or largely discredited in modern psychology. Eurocentric and Gender-Biased: Freud’s assumptions about gender roles and Western society limit the universality of his conclusions. Circular Reasoning: Some arguments rely heavily on Freud’s own theoretical constructs without sufficient empirical support. Highlights: The Unhappiness of the Civilized Individual: Freud argues that the suppression of instinctual desires for the sake of social order leads to persistent discontent. The Role of Guilt: One of the strongest forces in civilization is guilt, stemming from internalized aggression turned inward. Eros vs Thanatos: Freud introduces his idea of the life instinct (Eros) and the death drive (Thanatos), suggesting civilization is a battlefield between these opposing forces. The Illusion of Progress: While society evolves, the emotional cost to the individual remains high—sometimes higher. The Oceanic Feeling: Freud critiques religious and mystical feelings as psychological illusions rooted in childhood needs for protection.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 19. Sep. 2017
Love it a lot it's a classic!
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