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Beyond The Pleasure Principle (1922)

Beyond The Pleasure Principle (1922)

Freud, Sigmund
Hubback, C. J. M.

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Fiction AnthologiesCognitionSexuality

ISBN10: 1166571319
ISBN13: 9781166571313
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beyond the Pleasure Principle is a book written by Sigmund Freud in 1922. In this book, Freud explores the concept of the death drive, which he believes is a fundamental human instinct that drives individuals towards self-destruction. He argues that this drive is in opposition to the pleasure principle, which is the instinct that drives individuals towards pleasure and self-preservation. Freud also introduces the concept of repetition compulsion, which is the tendency for individuals to repeat traumatic experiences in an effort to master or overcome them. He argues that this compulsion is related to the death drive and can manifest in various forms, including dreams, obsessions, and compulsions. Beyond the Pleasure Principle also includes Freud's reflections on his own psychoanalytic theory and the limitations of his approach. He discusses the role of the therapist in helping individuals overcome their psychological issues and the importance of understanding the unconscious mind. Overall, Beyond the Pleasure Principle is a significant contribution to the field of psychoanalysis and provides a deeper understanding of the human psyche and the forces that drive individuals towards self-destruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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