Beyond the Pleasure Principle (Norton Library)

Here Freud posits the concept of a death instinct, in opposition to Eros. Each stratum of life has an instinct to revert to the one before it, and therefore the earliest life, which grew out of inorganic matter, has an instinct to revert back to inorganic matter via death. Frued is, whatever one may think of him, an original and brilliant thinker, and that's evidenced here.I did not provide five stars as the theory's broader ramifications are not really developed here. The majority of the book is an investigation of a few instances that led him to develop the theory, and a survey of the biological sciences of the day, with a discussion of how biological evidence confirms/denies his idea. This is a rather abstruse discussion that has dated somewhat.The broader ramifications are left mostly to the reader, and are of great interest. For me, it was interesting to connect the idea to Erich Fromm's later theme of mankind's impulse to revert to earlier fixations and an escape from freedom. There is also a consoncance (though an ironic and not a straightforward one) between Freud's concept of the opposing life and death instincts with Moses' declaration: "I have set before thee on this day life and good, death and evil. Choose life..."

ordered a used copy. it was not the one pictured and there was no indication left by the seller that it was an older edition. if you find introductions helpful, inquire with seller first.otherwise a clean copy, with dated intro,

No one writes Freud like Freud does. Import for students and readers who want a concept pact sample of his thought and writing style.

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Well! Atlast! We now know that watching reruns of "I love Lucie" or getting drunk or recollecting scary times is all just one big temporary relief from life. finally,the truth; sex and/or drugs is just another way of saying "I don't really wanna be here!!

A stunningly creative piece of writing from the master of interpretation.

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This is the first time I've picked up a Sigmund Freud book so I don't have too much to compare it too. Regardless of whether you believe solely in his ideas or are completely against him, it is an interesting read none the less offering up some interesting scenarios.

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This download is a mess. It is disfigured by jumbled text and epigrammatic intrusions that often make it unintelligible. It is a waste of money and I will be seeking a refund. Do not buy it.

Good book , prompt delivery , great packing, through the letter box ok, thankyou

A very rigorous and exact translation - I needed to read it twice to really get it. The language is tough, so be warned, but it's a rewarding read if you can get your head round it.