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The Ego and The Id

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The Ego and the Id by Sigmund Freud explores the intricate structure of the human psyche. Freud delves into the dynamic interplay between the id, ego, and superego, examining how these elements influence human behaviour and emotions. This foundational work significantly contributes to the fields of psychoanalysis and psychology, providing insights into the complexities of our mental life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the foundational concepts of psychoanalysis and the understanding of human psychology. Delving into the dynamics between the conscious and unconscious mind, it provides insight into the complexities of identity and personality development. Ideal for those interested in philosophical and psychological explorations of the human psyche.

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Freud 'is destined to remain among us as the most influential of 20th-century sages' — New York Times

One of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's most prominent ideas was that of the id, the ego, and the super-ego—the three main factors behind the workings of the human mind. Freud claimed these components of the human psyche controlled all processes of personality, behaviours, and traits in a person.

The Id represents a person's most basic and impulsive instincts—the ones that feed into our deepest desires and physical needs. The Super-Ego is the opposite of the id, controlling our highest morals and standards, operating through our conscience, and making us desire to be our most ideal selves. The piece in the middle is the Ego, which mediates between the id and the realities of the world around us, while being supervised (and guilted) by the super-ego.

In this new edition of his book, The Ego and The Id, Sigmund Freud delves deeper into the concepts of the human mind and the results of the conflicts and workings between them.

Series: Clydesdale Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781945186790

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Clydesdale Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 91g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian-born neurologist and the founder of the study of psychoanalysis. His studies and writings were influential over the study of the human mind and the curing of its ills. Though his work faced much criticism and is often viewed as flawed, Freud is still incredibly well-known today for his findings and their influence on psychology.

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