Das Tabu und die Ambivalenz der Gefühlsregungen by Sigmund Freud
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"Das Tabu und die Ambivalenz der Gefühlsregungen" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the intricate concept of the "taboo," connecting primitive social restrictions to complex emotional responses observed in both primitive cultures and neurotic individuals. Freud aims to explore how these taboos reflect deeper psychological processes and conflicts. The opening of the text introduces the concept of "tabu," tracing its linguistic
roots and highlighting its dual meanings of sacredness and danger. Freud discusses the nature of taboos as unarticulated prohibitions that exist outside religious or moral justifications, existing instead as primal codes of conduct inherited by societies over time. He points out that taboos often evoke fear and fascination, and he hints at the underlying psychological mechanisms that drive these functions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their implications for both collective societies and individual neuroses. Freud emphasizes the need for a further analysis of taboos to reveal their connections to modern moral codes and psychological health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Das Tabu und die Ambivalenz der Gefühlsregungen Über einige Übereinstimmungen im Seelenleben der Wilden und der Neurotiker II |
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Taboo |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37069 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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