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Totem And Taboo

Book • 1938
Sigmund Freud's "Totem and Taboo" explores the origins of religion, morality, and social structures through a psychoanalytic lens.

Freud posits a primal horde scenario where a father figure is overthrown, leading to the establishment of totemism and the development of societal norms.

The book delves into the psychological dynamics of the family, exploring themes of incest, authority, and the repression of primal desires.

"Totem and Taboo" remains a controversial but influential work, sparking debate about the relationship between psychology, anthropology, and the origins of culture.

Its exploration of primal anxieties and the formation of social bonds continues to resonate with readers.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by Peter Rollins in the context of his discussion of the death of God theology.
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Mentioned by the podcast host when discussing Freud's work.
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Mentioned when discussing the context of Nietzsche's "The Madman" passage.
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Mentioned by Abby Kluchin in the context of Totem and Taboo and its relation to Thanksgiving.
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Genoemd door Arnon Grunberg in relatie tot zijn essay 'Totem en Taboe', waarin hij het geweten definieert.
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