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430 - Sigmund Freud: The Sex Crazed Father of Psychoanalysis

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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Freud's Theories and Turmoil

This chapter explores Sigmund Freud's evolving theories on patricide, narcissism, aggression, and their relationship to human psychology amidst the backdrop of World War I. It details Freud's personal struggles, including family challenges, health issues, and rising anti-Semitism, all culminating in his eventual escape from Vienna. Additionally, the narrative reflects on the tension between individual desires and societal expectations, and how these conflicts shaped Freud's later works.

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