The decline of the myth of the Freudian lie

Freud.. a name that filled the world. Who among us was not drawn to psychoanalysis, its rituals, foundations, and the concepts that became accepted truths and absolute facts.. Who among us has not heard of the Oedipus complex, the ego, the id, the superego, the libido, and repression!. Freud convinced the world that psychoanalytic therapy is a cure for every ailment, linking all diseases to sexuality, and built his theory of psychoanalysis in a way that is closer to building a religion or myth, so Freud's image became closer to that of prophets. The author of the book tries to strip this mythical aspect from Freud's personality, which has occupied and still occupies the world, and traces his life from his birth in Prague into a Jewish family, then his emigration to Vienna where he studied medicine, and later his transition to psychoanalysis. The book presents documents and testimonies confirming what the author has stated, and indicates that many secrets in Freud's life will remain concealed due to restrictions on access to documents in the American Library of Congress, which may contain more important information. There are clear references to discoveries that Freud attributed to himself but were originally made by others, and it mentions a number of scientists whose discoveries Freud stole and attributed to himself, such as Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and others. An intriguing book that stimulates our intellectual curiosity and prompts us to reconsider many convictions we previously accepted. Number of pages: 528 Year of publication: 2024 Publisher: Dar Al-Farid for Publishing and Distribution