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“Religion is comparable to a childhood neurosis.”

Quote by Sigmund Freud

Book:THE FUTURE OF AN ILLUSION

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THE FUTURE OF AN ILLUSION

This book delves into the concepts of illusion and reality, examining their impact on human perception and understanding. more

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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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Book:The standard edition of the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud

Source: The standard edition of the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud

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Book:The New Ambidextrous Universe: Symmetry and Asymmetry from Mirror Reflections to Superstrings

Source: The New Ambidextrous Universe: Symmetry and Asymmetry from Mirror Reflections to Superstrings

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Book:Mother Earth, a Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Social Science and Literature

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