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The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious

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Freud explores the connection between humor and the unconscious, positing that jokes fulfill hidden desires similar to dreams. He argues that humor liberates us from societal constraints, enabling the expression of repressed instincts such as sexuality and aggression. Through a diverse array of puns, witticisms, and anecdotes, Freud illustrates how jokes serve as a means of self-revelation, offering profound insights into our psychological makeup and the nature of laughter itself.

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Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2003
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
229
ISBN13
9780142437445
Serie
Primera publicación
1904
Título original
Zur Psychopathologie des Alltagslebens
Calificación
3,9 de 5
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Freud explores the connection between humor and the unconscious, positing that jokes fulfill hidden desires similar to dreams. He argues that humor liberates us from societal constraints, enabling the expression of repressed instincts such as sexuality and aggression. Through a diverse array of puns, witticisms, and anecdotes, Freud illustrates how jokes serve as a means of self-revelation, offering profound insights into our psychological makeup and the nature of laughter itself.