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Totem and Taboo

Totem and Taboo

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AnthropologyGeneral PsychologyGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1023212242
ISBN13: 9781023212243
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Sigmund Freud's Totem and Taboo: Resemblances Between the Psychic Lives of Savages and Neurotics delves into the fascinating parallels between primitive cultures and the origins of neurosis. A cornerstone of psychoanalysis and cultural anthropology, this work explores the concepts of totemism and taboo, examining their influence on social structures and individual psychology.

Freud investigates the psychological underpinnings of ancient customs, seeking to understand the shared unconscious processes that shape both savage societies and the neurotic mind. Through the lens of psychoanalytic theory, he examines the primal roots of morality, religion, and social order.

A significant contribution to our understanding of the human condition, Totem and Taboo remains a compelling exploration of the enduring power of primal instincts and their impact on cultural development. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers the opportunity to engage with Freud's groundbreaking ideas on the intersection of psychology and society.

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