Civilization And Its Discontents
Civilization And Its Discontents
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129x198mm (5,1'x7,8')
ISBN
ISBN
9780141182360
Format
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Paperback
Language
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English
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Publisher
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Penguin
Year of book publication
Year of book publication
2002
Civilization And Its Discontents
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?
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Author: - Author not specified
Publisher:Penguin
Language:English
Publication Date:2002
Format:Paperback
Width:129 mm / 5,1'
Height:198 mm / 7,8'
Weight:112 g
ISBN:9780141182360