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Sigmund Freud

Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1905

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Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality by Sigmund Freud is seminal yet contentious. Positively, it has been praised for pioneering psychoanalytic theory and exploring complex facets of human sexuality. Critics, however, cite its outdated views and lack of empirical evidence. Despite controversies, its historical significance and influence on psychology are undeniable. There you go! The character count is under your specified limit. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Who Should Read Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality?

A reader intrigued by psychoanalysis, human sexuality, and Freud's foundational theories would find Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality compelling. Comparable to those captivated by Foucault’s The History of Sexuality or de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex, they seek to understand the deeper psychological roots and societal implications of sexual behavior.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Science / Nature
Love / Sexuality
Genre
Psychology
Philosophy
Classic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Sexuality
Identity: Gender
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth