BEYOND THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Human's Struggle between Eros & Thanatos - Libido & CompulsionBy Sigmund Freud
Length4h 1m
About this audiobook
In Beyond the Pleasure Principle, Freud advances one of the most consequential revisions of classical psychoanalysis: the proposition that human psychic life cannot be explained solely by the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of unpleasure. Through reflections on traumatic neurosis, children's play, repetition compulsion, and speculative biology, he develops the controversial hypothesis of the death drive, set against Eros, the binding force of life. Its style is exploratory, rigorous, and at times audaciously conjectural, marking a pivotal transition from Freud's earlier clinical theory to the darker metapsychology of his later work. Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, wrote this text in the aftermath of the First World War, amid widespread confrontation with trauma, loss, and compulsive recurrence. His clinical encounters, intellectual ambition, and personal bereavements informed a work that attempts to account for psychic phenomena resistant to therapeutic progress and rational explanation. This unabridged edition is essential for readers seeking Freud at his most provocative and philosophically far-reaching. It is recommended to students of psychology, literature, philosophy, and modern thought who wish to understand how psychoanalysis confronted suffering beyond optimism.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length4 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 8, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SIGMUND FREUD Ultimate Collection: Psychoanalytic Studies, Theoretical Essays & Articles (Annotated)
6BEYOND THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE (Unabridged)
2Introduction
7Analysis
3Synopsis
8Reflection
4Historical Context
9Memorable Quotes
5Author Biography
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