Sigmund Freud

A Beginner's Guide to the Groundbreaking Theories of the father of Psychoanalysis, including the concepts of the unconscious, the id, the ego, and the superego, and his method of dream interpretation.Alex Omberg

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Length1h 38m

About this audiobook

Before Sigmund Freud, the mind was a mystery. We had thoughts and feelings, but the hidden forces that shaped them were a complete unknown. This guide introduces the man who changed that forever: the Viennese doctor who became an explorer of the human psyche. You will journey into the depths of his most revolutionary idea—the unconscious—a vast, hidden world of desires, fears, and memories that secretly directs our lives. We will break down his famous map of the mind into its three warring parts: the impulsive Id, the rational Ego, and the moralizing Superego. You will learn the art of dream interpretation and discover why Freud called dreams the "royal road to the unconscious." From the famous "Freudian slip" to the powerful dramas of childhood, this volume unpacks the core concepts of psychoanalysis, offering a clear and accessible guide to the thinker who gave us a completely new language for talking about ourselves.

Audiobook details

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GenreBiography and Memoir, Psychology

Length1 hr 38 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateOct 6, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

7Chapter 6: The Engines of Desire

2Chapter 1: The Doctor Who Dared to Listen

8Chapter 7: The Great Family Drama

3Chapter 2: The Lost Continent of the Mind

9Chapter 8: The Mind's Secret Service

4Chapter 3: A War in Your Head

10Chapter 9: The Slip of the Tongue

5Chapter 4: The Royal Road

11Chapter 10: The Price of Progress

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6Chapter 5: The Couch and the Cure

12Chapter 11: The Freudian Echo

About the author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all by Alex Omberg