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Author: Peter Gay

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780393328615

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/1987

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Early development and studies
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Chapter 3 Advancing his career
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Chapter 4Prestige and later theoretical refinements
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Freud

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Freud" by Peter Gay offers an accessible and engaging way to grasp the essential concepts and historical significance of Sigmund Freud's work in psychoanalysis. Gay distills complex theories and biographical details into a concise format, making it easier for listeners to appreciate Freud's impact on psychology, culture, and the understanding of human behavior. This summary serves not only as an introduction for those new to Freud's ideas but also as a valuable refresher for readers seeking to revisit the foundational concepts of modern psychology in a time-efficient manner.

Author : Peter Gay

Peter Gay, a German Jew born in Berlin in 1923, spent his youth in Nazi Germany before fleeing with his family to the United States. He died in 2015 at the age of 91. Gay received his Ph.D. at Columbia University and taught at Yale. He wrote over 25 books, such as The Enlightenment: An Interpretation and Weimar Culture: The Outsider as Insider. Many of his books won the National Book Award, and he also received the American Historical Association's (AHA) Award for Scholarly Distinction in 2004.

Key Insights from Freud

  • Freud's work fundamentally transformed the understanding of human psychology, introducing concepts like the unconscious and defense mechanisms. Peter Gay elaborates on how these ideas challenged the prevailing notions of rationality and morality in the early 20th century.
  • The book emphasizes Freud's complex personality and his scientific rigor, portraying him not just as a theorist but as a pivotal figure in the cultural landscape of his time. Gay highlights Freud's struggles with his own ideas and the resistance he faced from the scientific community, illustrating the contentious evolution of psychoanalysis.
  • Peter Gay also discusses Freud's impact on various fields, such as literature and art, showing how his theories influenced not just psychology but a broader cultural discourse. Freud's insights into human motivation continue to resonate, reflecting the timeless struggle with our inner selves.
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