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Civilization and Its Discontents

Sigmund Freud's seminal work delves into the tension between civilization's demands and the individual's innate desires, examining the psychological conflicts that arise from the human need for both freedom and order. more

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Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud, born on May 6, 1856, in Moravia, and died on September 23, 1939, in London, was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Known as the father of modern psychology, Freud made significant contributions to the understanding of human psychology, introducing concepts such as the unconscious mind, dream analysis, and sexual theory. more

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