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Sigmund Freud

Totem and Taboo

In 'Totem and Taboo,' Sigmund Freud delves into the realms of psychological anthropology, exploring the origins of civilization through the lens of psychoanalysis. Utilizing a mix of case studies, mythological analysis, and his groundbreaking theories, Freud examines the primal instincts and societal constructs that shape human behavior. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book challenges traditional views on taboo and explores the complex relationships between culture, religion, and the unconscious mind. Freud's work in 'Totem and Taboo' revolutionized the fields of psychology and anthropology, influencing scholars for generations to come with its innovative approach to understanding human nature. Through Freud's unique perspective, readers are invited to explore the depths of the human psyche and uncover the hidden forces that drive our actions and beliefs.
234 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2017
Publication year
2017
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  • Ольга Дмитриеваhas quoted3 years ago
    them. Most of the exceptional positions and conditions have this character and possess this dangerous power. The king or chieftain rouses envy of his prerogatives; everybody would perhaps like to be king. The dead, the newly born, and women when they are incapacitated all act as incitements on account of their peculiar helplessness, while the individual who has just reached sexual maturity tempts through the promise of a new pleasure. Therefore all these persons and all these conditions are taboo, for one must not yield to the temptations which they offer.
  • Ольга Дмитриеваhas quoted3 years ago
    ut a person may become permanently or temporarily taboo without having violated any taboos, for the simple reason that he is in a condition which has the property of inciting the forbidden desires of others and of awakening the ambivalent conflict in
  • Ольга Дмитриеваhas quoted3 years ago
    The basis of taboo is a forbidden action for which there exists a strong inclination in the unconscious.

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