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“Psychopathology of Everyday Life” is a seminal work by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Published in 1901, it explores the phenomenon of slips of the tongue, forgetfulness, and other seemingly minor errors and accidents that occur in everyday life, which Freud argues can reveal unconscious motives, desires, and conflicts.
In the book, Freud introduces the concept of parapraxes, or “Freudian slips,” which are unintentional actions, mistakes, or slips of the tongue that occur when an individual’s unconscious desires or thoughts intrude into conscious awareness. Through a series of case studies and examples drawn from his clinical practice, Freud demonstrates how these seemingly trivial errors can provide valuable insights into a person’s inner world and psychological dynamics.
“Psychopathology of Everyday Life” also explores broader themes related to memory, language, and the unconscious mind. Freud argues that the same psychological processes that govern everyday behavior also play a role in more serious forms of psychopathology, such as neuroses and psychoses.
The book’s innovative approach and provocative ideas challenged conventional views of human behavior and paved the way for Freud’s later work on dream interpretation, sexuality, and the structure of the psyche. Despite being over a century old, “Psychopathology of Everyday Life” remains a classic text in the field of psychology and continues to influence contemporary theories of the unconscious and psychopathology.
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