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The Future of an Illusion by Sigmund Freud; newly translated from the German and edited by James Strachey is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Future of an Illusion about?

In what is considered one of his greatest contributions to psychology, Austrian psychiatrist, Sigmund Freud describes his perspectives on the development and origins of religion - religion as an illusion, wishes that are the "fulfillments of the oldest, strongest, and most urgent wishes of mankind." He goes on to explain and illustrate, "what is characteristic of illusions is that they are derived from human wishes."

Who reads The Future of an Illusion?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Sigmund Freud; newly translated from the German and edited by James Strachey
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9780393011203
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Christian, Psychology, Fiction
Rating
3.77 / 5 (28 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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