Animismus, Magie und Allmacht der Gedanken by Sigmund Freud
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"Animismus, Magie und Allmacht der Gedanken" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication exploring the psychological underpinnings of animism and magical thinking, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the concept that primitive cultures attribute spirits to inanimate objects and the environment, revealing how these beliefs relate to human psychology, particularly in the realm of subconscious thought. Freud draws connections between animistic beliefs and the psychological phenomena observed in
neurotic individuals. In this publication, Freud investigates the correlation between animistic beliefs, magic, and the power of thought. He explains how primitive peoples perceived their reality through the lens of animism, where they believed everything, including nature, was animated by spirits. This worldview informed magical practices aimed at controlling these spirits. Freud further connects these ancient beliefs to modern psychological concepts, specifically highlighting how neurotic individuals display similar patterns of magical thinking, where they mistakenly believe their thoughts and wishes can influence reality. Freud's exploration emphasizes the psychological significance of these concepts, suggesting that the power attributed to thoughts is deeply rooted in human nature, spanning from primitive beliefs to contemporary psychological experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Animismus, Magie und Allmacht der Gedanken Über einige Übereinstimmungen im Seelenleben der Wilden und der Neurotiker III |
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Neuroses |
| Subject | Ethnopsychology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37070 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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