A Fantasy of the Future: Civilization and Its Discontents

Author: Freud (Austrian)
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: On a Future Illusion explores the nature and development of religion, pointing out that religion is an illusion and a compulsive neurotic stage that humans must overcome. Civilization and Its Discontents is Freud's work completed in his later years, which first comprehensively elaborates on the connection and opposition between civilization and instinct. It re-examines many issues in his early thought, applying numerous concepts of individual psychology to cultural and social analysis theories. Concepts such as sexuality, family, community, religion, values, and happiness are given unique meanings in this book.