Group Psychology and The Analysis of The Ego

"Group Psychology and The Analysis of The Ego" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate relationship between individual psychology and the collective dynamics of groups, emphasizing the unconscious processes that ar...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939
Other Authors: Strachey, James, 1887-1967
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35877
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:"Group Psychology and The Analysis of The Ego" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate relationship between individual psychology and the collective dynamics of groups, emphasizing the unconscious processes that arise when individuals interact as part of a group. Freud explores how group settings can transform personal behaviors, instincts, and predispositions, ultimately shaping individual identities. The opening of the text introduces key concepts in group psychology, contrasting it with individual psychology. Freud posits that while individual psychological traits are essential, they are inherently influenced by social interactions and relationships. He highlights how individuals are affected by collective mentalities when part of a group, experiencing emotional intensification and a reduction in personal intellectual capacity. This analysis sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the mechanics that govern group behavior, linking concepts of suggestion, libidinal ties, and the primal horde as foundational elements in understanding how group dynamics function. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Item Description:Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_Psychology_and_the_Analysis_of_the_Ego
Release date is 2011-04-15
Physical Description:1 online resource : multiple file formats
Production Credits:Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Michigan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net