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Why War? Freud's letter to Einstein and other Works on War
By Sigmund Freud
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Newcomb Livraria Press
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A new translation from the original German manuscript of Freud's famous 1933 "Why War?" letter written to Einstein followed by related works on war and death. This edition contains the following works: 1933 Why War? 1915 Contemporary Notes on War and Death 1933 On a Worldview This edition includes an introduction by the translator on the philosophic differences between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, a glossary of Freudian Psychological terminology and a timeline of Freud’s life & works. This is the final volume, Volume XIV, in the 2023 Complete Works of Sigmund Freud by NL Press. This new translation of Freud's collected systematic works laid out across 14 volumes contains essays which have never been translated into until now.
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Why War? Freud's Letter to Einstein and Other Works on War by Sigmund Freud
Author's Background: Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis.
Main Theme: The psychological and sociological causes of war.
Key Points:
- War is an inherent part of human nature due to the aggressive instinct (Thanatos).
- War is a result of the conflict between Eros (life instinct) and Thanatos.
- War is a way for individuals to release their pent-up aggression and destructive impulses.
- War is a symptom of the failure of civilization to control human aggression.
- War can be prevented through education, the promotion of peace, and the establishment of international organizations.
Reputation:
- Positive:
- Seminal work in the field of war psychology.
- Provides a deep understanding of the psychological motivations behind war.
- Influential in shaping the anti-war movement.
- Negative:
- Some critics argue that Freud's theory is too pessimistic and deterministic.
- Others question the validity of his methods and conclusions.
- Positive:
Who Should Read It:
- Individuals interested in the psychology of war and aggression.
- Historians and political scientists studying the causes of war.
- Anyone concerned about the prevention of war and the promotion of peace.
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“By promoting cultural development, we can take steps toward ending war.”
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