“There is an intellectual function in us which demands unity, connection and intelligibility from any material, whether of perception or thought, that comes within its grasp; and if, as a result of special circumstances, it is unable to establish a true connection, it does not hesitate to fabricate a false one.”
Quote by Sigmund Freud
Work
Totem and Taboo: Some Points of Agreement Between the Mental Lives of Savages and Neurotics
Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work delves into the psychological and cultural underpinnings of primitive rituals and neurotic behavior, offering insights into the nature of human psychology and the origins of social customs. more
Author
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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