Introduction to Psychoanalysis is Freud’s masterpiece and is considered the standard introductory textbook for psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is not only a method for treating mental illnesses, but also a technique for studying psychological functions. It later evolved into a psychological theory, becoming an important school of modern psychology, having varying degrees of influence on psychology, medicine, anthropology, as well as history, literature, art, and philosophy.This boo...
Introduction to Psychoanalysis is Freud’s masterpiece and is considered the standard introductory textbook for psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is not only a method for treating mental illnesses, but also a technique for studying psychological functions. It later evolved into a psychological theory, becoming an important school of modern psychology, having varying degrees of influence on psychology, medicine, anthropology, as well as history, literature, art, and philosophy.This book comprises three parts of Freud’s lectures on psychoanalysis theory delivered at the University of Vienna during the winters of 1915-1917. Therefore, the book is divided into three sections: "The Psychology of Everyday Life, " "Dreams, " and "General Theory of Neuroses." In the first two parts, Freud assumes that the listeners have no prior knowledge of psychoanalysis and thus begins with the basics. The third part delves into deeper issues, discussing the psychoanalysis and treatment of neuroses.Apart from The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, this book is Freud’s most widely circulated work, having been translated into 17 languages. While it does not comprehensively present all of Freud’s ideas, it is undoubtedly one of the essential works for understanding and studying his thoughts.In this book, Freud uses straightforward language and abundant examples to illustrate the general theories and methods of psychoanalysis, making complex content easier to understand. This is a significant advantage.The content of this book progresses gradually, from the shallow to the profound, allowing even beginners who are new to the field or have never encountered psychoanalysis before to appreciate its immense charm. The author uses a series of everyday examples encountered in daily life to analyze and explain this unique method of treating neuroses, making it a book that is definitely worth spending time reading carefully.
