The struggle between the urgencies of instinct and the restrictions of Civilization is addressed throughout the works of Sigmund Freud, and in Civilization and Its Discontents the theme is developed with particular richness and depth.
This seminal study reveals the struggles to resolve conflicts and cast off guilt as spurs to the growth of Civilization and culture..
The great psychologist offers revealing insights into the motivation behind human behavior as well as the evolution of many social institutions.
But it can also be a source of great frustration, and Freud examines at length many ways of dealing with guilt, from artistic and scientific pursuits to abuse of drink and drugs.
In a sense, such guilt is among civilization\'s building blocks, keeping aggressive and selfish instincts within bounds.
This famous study explores the guilt that arises when personal desires clash with social norms, and it examines attempts to reconcile the conflict.
The struggle between the urgencies of instinct and the restrictions of Civilization is addressed throughout the works of Sigmund Freud, and in Civilization and Its Discontents the theme is developed with particular richness and depth
