The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious

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Dissecting humor's link to the subconscious mind.

If you're intrigued by the complexity of humor and its psychological underpinnings, Freud's "The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious" is a compelling read. Freud is famous for unlocking the human mind, and in this book, he turns his keen insights to the less-explored realm of jokes, offering a rare blend of analysis and wit. It's not just a study; it's a fascinating exploration that digs into why we laugh, connecting it to our innermost thoughts and desires. As a bonus, you'll encounter humor from a bygone era, giving a taste of Vienna’s cultural heritage.

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The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious

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ISBN: 9780141185545
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2002-11-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Science
Related Topics: Classics, Theory, Psychology
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Building on the crucial insight that jokes use many of the same mechanisms he had already discovered in dreams, Freud developed one of the richest and most comprehensive theories of humor that has ever been produced. Jokes, he argues, provide immense pleasure by allowing us to express many of our deepest sexual, aggressive, and cynical thoughts and feelings which would otherwise remain repressed. In elaborating this central thesis, he brings together a dazzling set of puns, anecdotes, snappy one-liners, spoonerisms, and beloved stories of Jewish beggars and marriage-brokers. Many remain highly amusing, while others throw a vivid light on the lost world of early twentieth-century Vienna.
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Dissecting humor's link to the subconscious mind.

If you're intrigued by the complexity of humor and its psychological underpinnings, Freud's "The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious" is a compelling read. Freud is famous for unlocking the human mind, and in this book, he turns his keen insights to the less-explored realm of jokes, offering a rare blend of analysis and wit. It's not just a study; it's a fascinating exploration that digs into why we laugh, connecting it to our innermost thoughts and desires. As a bonus, you'll encounter humor from a bygone era, giving a taste of Vienna’s cultural heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.