Author |
Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939 |
Translator |
Strachey, James |
LoC No. |
23012806
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Uniform Title |
Massenpsychologie und Ich-Analyse. English
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Title |
Group Psychology and The Analysis of The Ego
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_Psychology_and_the_Analysis_of_the_Ego
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Note |
Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Michigan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"Group Psychology and The Analysis of The Ego" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate relationship between individual psychology and the collective dynamics of groups, emphasizing the unconscious processes that arise when individuals interact as part of a group. Freud explores how group settings can transform personal behaviors, instincts, and predispositions, ultimately shaping individual identities. The opening of the text introduces key concepts in group psychology, contrasting it with individual psychology. Freud posits that while individual psychological traits are essential, they are inherently influenced by social interactions and relationships. He highlights how individuals are affected by collective mentalities when part of a group, experiencing emotional intensification and a reduction in personal intellectual capacity. This analysis sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the mechanics that govern group behavior, linking concepts of suggestion, libidinal ties, and the primal horde as foundational elements in understanding how group dynamics function. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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Subject |
Social psychology
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Subject |
Psychoanalysis
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Subject |
Ego (Psychology)
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
35877 |
Release Date |
Apr 15, 2011 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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