#896

Mentioned in 40 episodes

Civilization and its discontents

Book • 1939

Sigmund Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents" delves into the inherent conflict between individual desires and societal demands.

Freud explores the tension between the pleasure principle and the reality principle, arguing that civilization's restrictions on instinctual gratification lead to widespread unhappiness.

He examines the role of aggression and the development of the superego in shaping human behavior.

The book also touches upon the influence of religion and the search for meaning in human life.

Ultimately, Freud suggests that a degree of discontent is inevitable in a civilized society.

Mentioned by

Anthony Metivier

Mentioned in 40 episodes

Mencionado por

Erich Fromm

para ilustrar el concepto de gratificación máxima a través del amor sexual genital y su papel como prototipo de toda felicidad.

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Mentioned by

Alex Danco

while discussing human unhappiness and the projection of discontent.

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Considered a top recommendation for its insights into the causes of human unhappiness and the conflict between instincts and civilization.

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Frank Yeomans

refers to it when discussing how societal advancements outpace neurobiological evolution.

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Ciara Cremin

mentions it as an obvious example, when pointing out that there's nothing so variance to human nations a loved one's neighbor.

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Mentioned by

Marci Shore

, drawing an analogy between Girard's ideas and Freud's concept of civilization built on repression.

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Mentioned by

Tai Lopez

as his pick for the best book ever written, specifically referencing chapter two.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Angley

as one of the texts that explores how the individual works and moves to a society.

Todd McGowan

references a line at the end, about refusing to rise up before his fellow humans as a prophet.

Mentioned by

Anthony Metivier

when discussing Freud's idea that civilization requires repressing instincts and creates inner unease.

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