Beyond the Pleasure Principle

The book explores the concept of the "death drive," a tendency towards aggression, destruction, and repetition that opposes the "pleasure principle." This idea challenges the traditional view that human behavior is motivated solely by the pursuit of pleasure. The death drive is seen as an innate, instinctual force that seeks to restore a state of inorganic stability, undoing the complexities of life. AI Generated Content

~1920 CE
Available in: English
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