The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious
The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003229
Book • Nonfiction
2003
Adult
18+ years
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In The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious, Sigmund Freud explores how humor reveals a person's unconscious thoughts and desires. Freud analyzes the mechanisms and intentions behind jokes, linking them to dream processes and repression. This connection highlights the psychological function of jokes in providing emotional relief and insight into hidden aspects of the psyche.
Informative
Contemplative
Humorous
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Freud's The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious offers an intriguing exploration of humor, linking jokes to subconscious processes. Readers appreciate its psychological depth, though some find its analysis dense and challenging. Its impact on understanding humor's role in human psyche remains significant, despite occasional complexity.
Who Should Read The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious?
A reader interested in The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious by Sigmund Freud likely enjoys psychoanalysis and the exploration of humor's psychological underpinnings. Fans of Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground and Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil would appreciate the blend of psychology, philosophy, and wit.
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2003
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