A review by andredias164
Beyond the Pleasure Principle by Sigmund Freud
4.0
"Beyond the pleasure principle" is an unusual and ambiguous piece of work. Freud presents an intriguing and controversy work. In this essay, it's presented Freud's ideas about life/sexual drive instincts (Eros) and the "death drive" concept as the main notions that conduct Human life.
Eros is the analogy for sexual desires, harmony and pleasurable feelings, whereas the "Death drive" represents the deep urge for self-destruction, aggression and unpleasurable feelings. Freud describes these two opposing drives and goes beyond the simple pleasure principle that drives Human behaviour. Furthermore, he explains all these terms in a clinical and speculative perspective.
Throughout the book, it's conveyed relevant topics about Human nature - such as Biological basis for repetition compulsion, Masochism as a clinical manifestation, Independence from the pleasure principle, Child's play and Repetition compulsion. Moreover, it's highlighted the importance of the libido within pleasurable feelings.
Freud, in this essay, blasts thought-provoking thoughts, including the "Death Drive" concept. It's not an easy term to diggest. Therefore, it can be confusing and misinterpreted. It's undoubtedly true that Humanity has some sort of inertia for chaos and destruction, including on a personal level. Nonetheless, it's a vague term that lays more question than answers.
It's interesting that Freud appeals to other scholar subjects like Biology and Philosophy to try to answer his main concepts of the Human Mind.
However, Freud's work has an intrinsically Historical value, which is an important factor that must be taken into account for any enthusiast of the Psychotherapy field.
This is definitely a book that lays confusing thoughts, but it's a challenge that makes any reader question the roots of the Human condition.
rating:3,5/5 stars
Eros is the analogy for sexual desires, harmony and pleasurable feelings, whereas the "Death drive" represents the deep urge for self-destruction, aggression and unpleasurable feelings. Freud describes these two opposing drives and goes beyond the simple pleasure principle that drives Human behaviour. Furthermore, he explains all these terms in a clinical and speculative perspective.
Throughout the book, it's conveyed relevant topics about Human nature - such as Biological basis for repetition compulsion, Masochism as a clinical manifestation, Independence from the pleasure principle, Child's play and Repetition compulsion. Moreover, it's highlighted the importance of the libido within pleasurable feelings.
Freud, in this essay, blasts thought-provoking thoughts, including the "Death Drive" concept. It's not an easy term to diggest. Therefore, it can be confusing and misinterpreted. It's undoubtedly true that Humanity has some sort of inertia for chaos and destruction, including on a personal level. Nonetheless, it's a vague term that lays more question than answers.
It's interesting that Freud appeals to other scholar subjects like Biology and Philosophy to try to answer his main concepts of the Human Mind.
However, Freud's work has an intrinsically Historical value, which is an important factor that must be taken into account for any enthusiast of the Psychotherapy field.
This is definitely a book that lays confusing thoughts, but it's a challenge that makes any reader question the roots of the Human condition.
rating:3,5/5 stars