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Freud’s short work on religion as a psychological need
1927Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Sigmund Freud argues that religious belief arises from a wish for protection and comfort, a childlike illusion. He imagines a society that would manage without religion. The book is short and one of his best-known critiques.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a short, classic critique.
What you will get
Written in 1927.
The Future of an Illusion Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Religion · Psychoanalysis · Civilization
Length
80 pages · ≈ 2 h
More about this book
Characters
Sigmund Freud.
Setting
Religion and civilization.
What makes it different
A short and direct critique of religion.
Feel
Argumentative and clear.
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