New Books in Psychoanalysis
On Sigmund Freud's "Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality"
Nov 18, 2022
32:06
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- Freud emphasized the role of nurture in shaping sexual desires, challenging biological determinism.
- Childhood experiences impact adult sexuality, debunking fixed orientations and advocating for understanding sexual drive as multifaceted.
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Freud's Psychoanalysis Innovation in Understanding Sexuality
Freud challenged conventional views on sexuality by emphasizing how nurture influences sexual desires, contrary to the predominant belief in biological determinism. Through his work 'Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality,' Freud delved into the development of human sexuality, questioning if there is a distinct sexual essence or a more ambiguous, multifaceted nature to desire and identity. He examined childhood experiences to unveil the composite nature of instincts, debunking the notion of fixed sexual orientations and advocating for a more flexible understanding of sexual drive.
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