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Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego

Book • 2011
In this book, Sigmund Freud delves into the intricate relationship between individual psychology and the collective dynamics of groups.

He examines how group settings can transform personal behaviors, instincts, and predispositions, shaping individual identities.

Freud discusses key concepts such as suggestion, libidinal ties, and the primal horde to understand group behavior.

The book contrasts group psychology with individual psychology, highlighting the influence of social interactions and collective mentalities on individual behavior.

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The episode focuses on Freud's analysis of group psychology and the ego.
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Group Psychology
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David Guignion
in the context of Sara Ahmed's discussion on love and group identity.
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Sara Ahmed's "The Cultural Politics of Emotion" (Part 2/2)
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Daniel José Gaztambide
as containing Freud's statement that for any person, there's always involvement in group identity.
Daniel José Gaztambide, "Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Technique: Putting Freud on Fanon's Couch" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024)

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