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The future of an illusion
Book • 1927
In 'The Future of an Illusion,' Sigmund Freud investigates the origins and functions of religious belief from a psychoanalytic perspective.
He argues that religion arises from fundamental psychological needs, such as the desire for security and the mitigation of existential anxieties.
Freud posits that religious beliefs are illusions, fulfilling deep-seated human desires rather than being grounded in empirical reality.
He suggests that these illusions serve to address human vulnerabilities but lack a foundation in rational truth.
The book concludes with Freud advocating for a future where scientific education and rational thinking replace religious education to help individuals deal with their urges and sense of helplessness in a more rational and enlightened manner.
He argues that religion arises from fundamental psychological needs, such as the desire for security and the mitigation of existential anxieties.
Freud posits that religious beliefs are illusions, fulfilling deep-seated human desires rather than being grounded in empirical reality.
He suggests that these illusions serve to address human vulnerabilities but lack a foundation in rational truth.
The book concludes with Freud advocating for a future where scientific education and rational thinking replace religious education to help individuals deal with their urges and sense of helplessness in a more rational and enlightened manner.
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