CIVILIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS (Penguin Clothbound Classics) by Sigmund Freud

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Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud is a pivotal work in psychology and cultural thought, reflecting Freud’s psychoanalytic theories. Originally published in 1930, this influential volume seeks to address fundamental questions about human society, including the influences that led to the creation of civilization and its trajectory.

In Civilization and Its Discontents, Freud explores the effects of the knowledge of death on human existence and the birth of art, examining the complexities of civilization. His insights have been widely praised, critiqued, and interpreted over the years, making this work both famous and controversial.

This edition of Civilization and Its Discontents features a new introduction by Christopher Hitchens, alongside Peter Gay’s classic biographical note on Freud, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Freud’s enduring impact on psychology and culture.