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Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis

Why Theory

CHAPTER

Freud's Perspective on Trauma and Understanding Serial Killers

Exploring Freud's view of trauma as an economic concept, the chapter challenges common perceptions by suggesting that any overwhelming experience can lead to trauma. It further applies Freud's theory to understanding serial killers, emphasizing the individual's life circumstances as driving forces behind their behavior. The conversation also touches on societal responses to actions of deceased perpetrators and discusses the dynamics of utilizing criticism for promotion in artistry.

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