1. In Chapter 6: what is the difference between a delusion and an illusion.
- Freud states that an illusion comes from human wishes. In his examples of Aristotle and Columbus he gives his ideas of why an illusion can be incorrect and its contradiction to reality is not that strong while delusions are contradicted with reality. (Pg. 39)
2. On Chapter 7 p 44 the ‘imaginary opponent’ argues that if we take away religion, civilization will fall apart. Does Freud agree with him? Why or why not?
- Freud does not agree with him. He believes that religion has done a lot for civilization, but not enough. Therefore, religion is not necessary and can be detached from human civilization. He also mentions that religion had its time to ruled human society for a long time to show what it could accomplish. He says that religion has lost its influence on people due to the advances of science. (Pg. 47) He says that he has many accusations against religion, that he is ready to discuss all of them because religion puts civilization at risk (Pg. 45)
3. Chapter 8: What is Freud's "rational explanation" for civilization's prohibition against murder? Don’t forget to always add page numbers where you found the answer.
- On page 51, Freud says that the civilization’s prohibition against murder has been evident in the interest of collective …show more content…
A neurosis is created when you strongly repress an instinct (e.g., sexual instinct). Symptoms of a neurosis are phobias and obsessions/compulsions. These are coping mechanisms for dealing with the repressed instinct (or privation from chapter 1). They are not a problem unless they get out of control (e.g., agoraphobia). He makes an analogy with the development of civilization. Religion is the neurosis caused by the repression of instincts demanded by civilization. It was useful for a while, but now we all need therapy to get over this unhealthy coping
- Freud states that an illusion comes from human wishes. In his examples of Aristotle and Columbus he gives his ideas of why an illusion can be incorrect and its contradiction to reality is not that strong while delusions are contradicted with reality. (Pg. 39)
2. On Chapter 7 p 44 the ‘imaginary opponent’ argues that if we take away religion, civilization will fall apart. Does Freud agree with him? Why or why not?
- Freud does not agree with him. He believes that religion has done a lot for civilization, but not enough. Therefore, religion is not necessary and can be detached from human civilization. He also mentions that religion had its time to ruled human society for a long time to show what it could accomplish. He says that religion has lost its influence on people due to the advances of science. (Pg. 47) He says that he has many accusations against religion, that he is ready to discuss all of them because religion puts civilization at risk (Pg. 45)
3. Chapter 8: What is Freud's "rational explanation" for civilization's prohibition against murder? Don’t forget to always add page numbers where you found the answer.
- On page 51, Freud says that the civilization’s prohibition against murder has been evident in the interest of collective …show more content…
A neurosis is created when you strongly repress an instinct (e.g., sexual instinct). Symptoms of a neurosis are phobias and obsessions/compulsions. These are coping mechanisms for dealing with the repressed instinct (or privation from chapter 1). They are not a problem unless they get out of control (e.g., agoraphobia). He makes an analogy with the development of civilization. Religion is the neurosis caused by the repression of instincts demanded by civilization. It was useful for a while, but now we all need therapy to get over this unhealthy coping