In what remains one of his most seminal papers, Freud considers the incompatibility of civilisation and individual happiness, and the tensions between the claims of society and the individual. We all know that living in civilised groups means sacrificing a degree of personal interest, but couldn't you argue that it in fact creates the conditions for our happiness? Freud explores the arguments and counter-arguments surrounding this proposition, focusing on what he perceives to be one of society's greatest dangers; 'civilised' sexual morality. After all, doesn't repression of sexuality deeply affect people and compromise their chances of happiness?
By:
Sigmund Freud Introduction by:
Leo Bersani Translated by:
David McLintock Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 112g ISBN:9780141182360 ISBN 10: 0141182369 Series:Penguin Modern Classics Pages: 144 Publication Date:06 August 2002 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Sigmund Freud was born in 1856 and died in exile in London in 1939. As a writer and doctor he remains one of the informing voices of the twentieth century.