An invaluable guide to Freud’s terminology and work.
Repression, ego, analysis, neurosis—the language of psychology permeates our modern vocabulary. The brilliant observations of Sigmund Freud form not only the basis for psychoanalysis but also much of our current understanding of the human condition. This essential and approachable guide offers an A-to-Z glossary of terminology defined in Freud’s own words, including his diagnostic and treatment recommendations as well as his well-known works, including dream interpretation, the Oedipal complex, and the practice of psychoanalysis.
This ebook features a new introduction, image gallery, and index of the Hebrew alphabet.
Sigmund Freud (1856–1939) was considered the “father of psychoanalysis.” He revolutionized the study of human psychology with the concept of the dream state. Freud’s method of accessing one’s mind—psychoanalysis—is considered by a wide range of mental health professionals a predecessor to the current trends in psychotherapy.