Henry Carter Hull

Beyond the Pleasure Principle, published in 1920, by world-renowned psychologist Sigmund Freud, marks a major turning point in the author's theoretical approach. Prior to this work, Freud's examination of the forces that drive people focused primarily on the sexual drive, or Eros of man, the life instinct to reproduce that is innate in all humans. Freud had attributed most of human behavior to the seeking of sexual pleasure. In reasoned progression...

The two lectures translated here were published in 1957 under the title Identitat und Differenz . The sensitive and attentive reader will come away with a feeling that he now knows Heidegger, the man, the teacher, better. Heidegger provides illuminating insights and thoughts on many a vital issue-our technological age, religion, language, history, and more-all of which he touches upon here, if only epigrammatically. What makes Heidegger important...

"Studies in Pessimism: The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a compelling collection of essays that confronts the harsh realities of human existence and offers a unique perspective on life. In this thought-provoking anthology, Schopenhauer delves into the depths of pessimism, challenging conventional notions of optimism and presenting a philosophical exploration of the human condition. With razor-sharp intellect and a distinctive...

There exists, of course, few more famous figures in the field of psychology than Sigmund Freud. As the founding father of psychoanalysis, or the clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst, his impact on the field of psychology cannot be overstated. Based on a series of lectures given at the University of Vienna in 1915, "Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis" builds upon Freud's earlier work...

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"Reconstruction in Philosophy" by John Dewey is a groundbreaking philosophical work that challenges traditional modes of thinking and calls for a profound reevaluation of philosophical inquiry. In this transformative book, Dewey offers a compelling vision for reconstructing philosophy to better serve the needs and complexities of the modern world. With incisive intellect and deep insight, Dewey argues for a shift away from abstract metaphysical speculations...

Sigmund Freud: Die Traumdeutung Neu editiert und in aktualisierter Rechtschreibung. Mit zahlreichen verlinkten Fußnoten und mit eBook-Inhaltsverzeichnis Die Traumdeutung gehört zu den meistgelesenen und einflussreichsten Büchern des 20. Jahrhunderts und ist ein grundlegendes Werk der Psychoanalyse. Hatte man sich nach dem 18. Jahrhundert, der Epoche der Aufklärung, kaum mehr mit dem Thema, das als irrational und unwissenschaftlich galt, beschäftigt,...

Heidegger's second magnum opus after Being and Time , laying the groundwork for his later writing, in a translation of "impeccable clarity and readability" (Peter Warnek). Martin Heidegger's Contributions to Philosophy , written in the late 1930s and published posthumously in 1989, is now widely viewed as his second magnum opus, after Being and Time . Here, Heidegger lays the groundwork for a new conception of thought and being, rooting them both...

Three captivating volumes reveal how Einstein viewed both the physical universe and the everyday world in which he lived. A century after his theory of general relativity shook the foundations of the scientific world, Albert Einstein's name is still synonymous with genius . This collection is an introduction to one of the world's greatest minds. Essays in Humanism Nuclear proliferation, Zionism, and the global economy are just a few of the insightful...