
Reflections on War and Death
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Authors:
- Brill, A. A. (Abraham Arden)
1874 - 1948
- Freud, Sigmund
1856 - 1939
About this book
In the shadow of World War I, Sigmund Freud’s "Reflections on War and Death" emerges as a profound examination of the psychological turmoil ignited by conflict. Freud meticulously dissects the intricate relationship between human aggression and mortality, revealing how warfare shatters illusions of invulnerability and exposes the fragility of existence. This seminal work confronts the emotional scars left by battle and the societal implications of collective trauma. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, Freud’s insights challenge readers to grapple with the realities of violence and loss. As you navigate these reflections, prepare to confront the unsettling truths about humanity's capacity for destruction and the haunting specter of death that accompanies it.