
Critical Theory: Past and Present – Dr. Carl Trueman, 6/27/25 (1772)
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Freud's Legacy: Sexual Liberation and Political Dynamics
This chapter examines Sigmund Freud's impact on critical theory, specifically his ideas on family and sexual liberation that help contextualize political behaviors, particularly among the working class. It connects these theories to the American sexual revolution of the 1960s, highlighting the interplay between sexual freedom and efforts to challenge authoritarianism and capitalist structures.
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