“The money complex is the demonic, and the demonic is God's ape; the money complex is therefore the heir to and substitute for the religious complex, an attempt to find God in things.”
Quote by Norman O. Brown
Work
Life Against Death: The Psychoanalytical Meaning of History
This book is a seminal work in psychoanalytic theory, examining the psychological underpinnings of historical progress. It analyzes the human psyche, exploring how unconscious desires and conflicts shape historical events and societal structures. more
Author
Norman O. Brown
Norman O. Brown was an American writer born on September 25, 1913, and died on October 2, 2002. His works primarily explored human psychology, religion, and mythology, and had a profound impact on 20th-century culture and thought. more