Three Contributions To The Theory Of Sex (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417956234)

""Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex"" is a seminal work by the renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, first published in 1905. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores different aspects of human sexuality. In the first part, Freud discusses the role of sexuality in human development, arguing that sexual impulses are present from birth and play a crucial role in shaping our personalities and desires. The second part focuses on the concept of sexual repression, arguing that societal norms and expectations often lead individuals to suppress their sexual desires, which can have negative psychological effects. Finally, in the third part, Freud examines the phenomenon of sexual perversions, including homosexuality, and argues that these behaviors are rooted in early childhood experiences and can be understood through psychoanalytic theory. Overall, ""Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex"" is a groundbreaking work that helped to establish Freud as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century and continues to be widely read and debated today.Includes An Introduction By James J. Putnam.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: Sigmund Freud
ISBN-10: 1417956232
ISBN-13: 9781417956234
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d