Psychopathology Of Everyday Life

by Sigmund Freud

Overview

Psychopathology of Everyday Life delves into the ways our subconscious influences our daily behavior, focusing on common occurrences like memory lapses, slips of the tongue, and other seemingly minor errors. Freud reveals that these everyday mistakes are not random, but rather linked to deeper psychological factors, offering a window into the unconscious mind. Through examples, such as his own difficulty in remembering an artist s name, Freud explores how forgetfulness and other missteps reflect repressed emotions and unresolved conflicts. These occurrences, far from trivial, offer insights into the hidden aspects of our psyche, suggesting that the line between normal and neurotic behavior is more fluid than commonly thought. Freud's work encourages readers to reconsider the significance of everyday actions, revealing the intricate connection between conscious behavior and unconscious motivations. By analyzing these psychological phenomena, Freud provides a framework for understanding how our minds are shaped by forces beyond our awareness, influencing even the smallest aspects of daily life. This work challenges our perceptions of memory, language, and behavior, offering a groundbreaking exploration into the psyche's complexity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789370816145
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist born on May 6, 1856, in Pr bor, Czechia, and is widely recognized as the founder of psychoanalysis. This clinical method focuses on treating psychological issues by analyzing the unconscious mind through dialogue between patient and psychoanalyst. Freud developed a distinctive theory of mind and human behavior that emphasized the importance of internal conflicts, often stemming from unconscious desires, in shaping mental health. His work influenced a vast array of figures in psychology and beyond, including Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, Alfred Adler, and his own daughter, Anna Freud. Freud s ideas were also shaped by thinkers like Carl Jung, Charles Darwin, and Immanuel Kant. Freud was married to Martha Bernays in 1886, and they had several children, including Anna Freud, a prominent psychoanalyst in her own right. Freud passed away on September 23, 1939, in Hampstead, London, at the age of 83, leaving a lasting legacy on the fields of psychology and psychiatry.