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Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis

Sigmund Freud, Peter Gay
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Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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Sigmund Freud, Peter Gay

Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

77

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Philosophy

Education
Setting

Vienna, Austria • 1900s

Topic
Philosophy

Education

Psychology
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis, Sigmund Freud introduces psychoanalytic concepts through five lectures delivered in the early 20th century. He explores unconscious processes, dream interpretation, and the efficacy of psychoanalysis in treating psychological issues. Peter Gay's edition illuminates Freud's pivotal role in developing psychotherapy foundations.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,375 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis by Sigmund Freud, with commentary by Peter Gay, offers insightful exploration into Freud's seminal theories, praised for its historical context and accessibility. However, some criticize it for dated concepts and lack of contemporary integration. Overall, it's a foundational text that requires critical engagement.

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Who Should Read Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis?

Readers interested in Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis typically enjoy depth in psychological theory and history. Fans of Freud’s work or those interested in psychoanalysis, like readers of The Interpretation of Dreams or Jung’s Man and His Symbols, will find this book insightful.

4.0

3,375 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

77

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Philosophy

Education
Setting

Vienna, Austria • 1900s

Topic
Philosophy

Education

Psychology
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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