Myth And Guilt: The Crime And Punishment Of Mankind (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166138240)

Myth and Guilt: The Crime and Punishment of Mankind is a book written by Theodore Reik that explores the psychological roots of guilt and punishment in human societies. The author argues that guilt is a universal human experience that arises from the conflict between our innate desires and the social norms and expectations that we must conform to. He traces the origins of guilt to the earliest human societies and shows how it has been expressed and dealt with in different cultures throughout history.Reik also examines the role of myth in shaping human behavior and beliefs about guilt and punishment. He argues that myths serve as a way for societies to express and deal with their collective guilt, and that they often contain powerful archetypes and symbols that reflect deep-seated psychological truths about human nature.The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the origins of guilt and punishment in human societies, and the second part looks at the role of myth in shaping these concepts. The third part examines the ways in which guilt and punishment are expressed and dealt with in modern societies.Overall, Myth and Guilt: The Crime and Punishment of Mankind is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of a fundamental aspect of human experience. It offers a unique perspective on the psychological and cultural roots of guilt and punishment, and provides a valuable framework for understanding these concepts in a broader historical and cultural context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Theodore Reik
ISBN-10: 1166138240
ISBN-13: 9781166138240
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 450
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d