The Freudian Psychology and Veblen's Social Theory

By Louis Schneider

Book Overview

The Freudian Psychology and Veblen's Social Theory is a book written by Louis Schneider that explores the intersection of two major schools of thought in the fields of psychology and sociology. The book delves into the works of Sigmund Freud and Thorstein Veblen, examining how their theories on human behavior and society complement and contradict each other.Schneider begins by providing an overview of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, highlighting its emphasis on the unconscious mind, the role of childhood experiences in shaping personality, and the importance of sexuality in human development. He then moves on to Veblen's social theory, which focuses on the impact of social norms and institutions on individual behavior.Throughout the book, Schneider explores how Freud's ideas can be applied to Veblen's social theory, providing a unique perspective on how these two influential thinkers can be linked together. He also examines the ways in which their theories differ, particularly in their views on the role of economics in shaping human behavior.Overall, The Freudian Psychology and Veblen's Social Theory is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a deeper understanding of two important schools of thought in the fields of psychology and sociology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between human behavior and society.This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125893292X
• ISBN13: 9781258932923
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"