Firstly, he states that from childhood, children are taught to obey their parents. This is what becomes the foundation of ones morals which is reflected by the superego. He continues to write that the drive of Eros alone cannot guarantee peace among civilisations. Thus civilisations utalize rule and regulations to prevent conflict. These rules and regulations, ultimately also contribute to ones morals (superego). In the final chapter on Civilisation and Its discontent, Freud states that the superego is responsible for creating the sense of guilt. Also that guilt can be attained just by thoughts or desires. The chapter is summarised by Freud concluding we are dissatisfied with civilisation due to the price of having to give up the ego’s desires and having replaced them with guilt. In conclusion, Civilisation and Its Discontent was filled with various theories to explain ones behavior, beliefs, impulses, fears, and desires. The essay was written in an unique formate jumping from theory to theory and at times returning to elaborate on particular concepts. Perhaps by summarising and structuring the essay in a chronological order, the reading experience could have been more pleasant. Lastly, each theory was explained conceptually, but Freud failed to strengthened through empirical
Firstly, he states that from childhood, children are taught to obey their parents. This is what becomes the foundation of ones morals which is reflected by the superego. He continues to write that the drive of Eros alone cannot guarantee peace among civilisations. Thus civilisations utalize rule and regulations to prevent conflict. These rules and regulations, ultimately also contribute to ones morals (superego). In the final chapter on Civilisation and Its discontent, Freud states that the superego is responsible for creating the sense of guilt. Also that guilt can be attained just by thoughts or desires. The chapter is summarised by Freud concluding we are dissatisfied with civilisation due to the price of having to give up the ego’s desires and having replaced them with guilt. In conclusion, Civilisation and Its Discontent was filled with various theories to explain ones behavior, beliefs, impulses, fears, and desires. The essay was written in an unique formate jumping from theory to theory and at times returning to elaborate on particular concepts. Perhaps by summarising and structuring the essay in a chronological order, the reading experience could have been more pleasant. Lastly, each theory was explained conceptually, but Freud failed to strengthened through empirical