Thoughts for the Times on War and Death by Sigmund Freud
This book is a profound exploration of the psychological impact of war and death on the human psyche. The author, a renowned psychologist, delves into the collective guilt and anxiety experienced by society during wartime, and the denial of death's inevitability as a self-preserving mechanism. He also discusses the disillusionment that arises when the veneer of civilization is stripped away, revealing the primal instincts beneath. The book is a deep, philosophical discussion about the human condition, morality, and the psychological consequences of war and death.
The 12211th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1915
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)