Civilization and Its Discontents
A seminal philosophical essay in which Sigmund Freud explores the inherent tensions between individual human instincts and the repressive demands of civilized society. He argues that civilization, while necessary for order, inevitably produces guilt and unhappiness.
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Ranked #636 of 1942 · 192 pages · Published 2010
Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Nov 3, 2015.
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Mentioned by Christopher Ryan · 00:47:55 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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