Selected papers on hysteria and other psychoneuroses (eBook)

Sigmund Freud (Autor)

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2025
200 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654787227-6 (EAN)

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In "Selected Papers on Hysteria and Other Psychoneuroses," Sigmund Freud presents a foundational exploration of the psychological conditions that challenge conventional understanding of human behavior. Through meticulous case studies, including the seminal analysis of hysteria, Freud introduces his revolutionary theories on the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the significance of childhood experiences. Written in a meticulous and rigorous literary style, these papers not only lay the groundwork for psychoanalytic theory but also reflect the cultural and scientific zeitgeist of late 19th-century Europe, where the interplay of emerging psychology and the complexities of human emotion was ripe for exploration. Sigmund Freud, a neurologist by training and the father of psychoanalysis, crafted this compilation during a period of intense intellectual curiosity and societal change. Influenced by contemporaries in both medicine and philosophy, Freud drew on his clinical experiences and innovative ideas from neurology to challenge prevailing notions about mental health. His profound engagement with sexuality, repression, and interpersonal dynamics informs his perspective on psychoneuroses, presenting an evolving understanding of psychiatric disorders that captures the intricacies of the human psyche. This book is indispensable for anyone interested in psychology, psychiatry, or the historical development of psychoanalysis. Freud's incisive observations and innovative theories continue to resonate in modern discussions of mental health and emotional well-being, making this collection not only a pivotal academic resource but also a gateway to understanding the depths of human behavior.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.4.2025
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Psychoanalyse / Tiefenpsychologie
• Schlagworte: Case Studies • clinical studies • Early 20th Century • Freudian Theory • hysteria treatment • Mental health discourse • Neurological disorders • Psychoanalytic exploration • psychological analysis • Therapeutic approaches