Wit And Its Relation To The Unconscious
(Author) Sigmund Freud"Wit and Its Relation to the Unconscious" is Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic examination of what makes something funny. From the father of psychoanalysis we get an interesting argument that at the heart of humor is the need to satisfy ones unconscious desires. Freud explains through numerous examples how jokes allow us a release from our inhibitions and provide significant satisfaction of the desire for pleasure. Building upon his earlier work, "The Interpretation of Dreams", Freud draws parallels to dreaming, neuroses, and psychopathology. A captivating work of psychoanalysis, "Wit and Its Relation to the Unconscious" gives great insight into Freud's theories and the nature of humor in the human mind.
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud was a pioneering Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. His most famous work, "The Interpretation of Dreams," revolutionized the understanding of human behavior. Freud's writing style was clear, concise, and influential in shaping modern psychology. His key contributions to literature include exploring the unconscious mind and the role of sexuality in human behavior.
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