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Checked out
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Publication
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2017), 76 pages
Description
In this work Freud describes psychological mechanisms at work within mass movements. A mass, according to Freud, is a 'temporary entity, consisting of heterogeneous elements that have joined together for a moment.' He refers to the writings of sociologist and psychologist Gustave Le Bon, summarizing his work at the beginning of the book.
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LibraryThing member DanielSTJ
An interesting book by Freud detailing the advent of unconscious in terms of groups of people. The foundations, the ideas, are what attracted and kept me there throughout the duration of this volume. Freud's theories are nearly archaic, but there is still a sense of amazement and wonder about his
3.75- worth reading.
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intellectual processes and sheer ingenuity (in his time) at coming up with his theories and the examples that he used to stand by them. This all offers food for thought, which I believe is essential for those wishing to think, consider, and examine their own views in terms of how they view the world and those around them.3.75- worth reading.
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Language
Original language
Spanish
Original publication date
1922
Physical description
76 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
1548895547 / 9781548895549