The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious

Autori

• Sigmund Freud

Parametri

Pagine

229pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Freud explores the connection between humor and the unconscious, positing that jokes fulfill hidden desires similar to dreams. He argues that humor liberates us from societal constraints, enabling the expression of repressed instincts such as sexuality and aggression. Through a diverse array of puns, witticisms, and anecdotes, Freud illustrates how jokes serve as a means of self-revelation, offering profound insights into our psychological makeup and the nature of laughter itself.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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