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How extensive should one's knowledge about Freud's ideas be, in order to properly enjoy the content of this book?

Marcelo Galuppo Freud is a great writer, a very clear scholar. Most of his books, although intended for the scholar, can be understood by anyone. This one is speciall…moreFreud is a great writer, a very clear scholar. Most of his books, although intended for the scholar, can be understood by anyone. This one is specially an easy one (besides part VI, when he discussed narcisismus). You could profit of reading "Introduction to Narcisismus" before you read this one, but it is not necessary.(less)

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How many pages are in this book?

André The whole book has 148 pages, but the main part is only 100 pages. This is followed by an appendix and notes on the following 31 pages. Then two pages…moreThe whole book has 148 pages, but the main part is only 100 pages. This is followed by an appendix and notes on the following 31 pages. Then two pages of references and 13 pages of closing remarks not by the author himself.(less)

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why did he see sex as being so important?

Tg Because it is a powerful drive in humans, and the suppression or repression of this drive can cause problems; especially in our modern society where s…moreBecause it is a powerful drive in humans, and the suppression or repression of this drive can cause problems; especially in our modern society where sex is considered such a tabu.
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