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Joel Whitebook, "Freud: An Intellectual Biography" (Cambridge UP, 2017)

New Books in Psychology

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Freud's Hidden Traumas

This chapter explores the overlooked traumas of Freud's early life, particularly focusing on his complex relationship with his mother and how these experiences shaped his psychoanalytic theories. It analyzes the significance of the Fleece letters, revealing deeper aspects of Freud's humanity and his troubled connections with contemporaries amidst societal attitudes towards homosexuality. The discussion extends to Freud's romantic experiences and the concept of transference, highlighting the interplay between personal relationships and his theoretical framework in psychoanalysis.

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