Jonathan Lear clearly introduces and assesses all of <strong>Freud</strong>s thought focusingon those areas of philosophy on which Freud is acknowledged to have... » 

Jonathan Lear clearly introduces and assesses all of Freuds thought focusingon those areas of philosophy on which Freud is acknowledged to have had alasting impact. These include the philosophy of mind free will anddeterminism rationality the nature of the self and subjectivity and ethicsand religion. He also considers some of the deeper issues and problems Freudengaged with brilliantly illustrating their philosophical significance humansexuality the unconscious dreams and the theory of transference.Freud is one of the most important introductions and contributions tounderstanding this great thinker to have been published for many years andwill be essential reading for anyone in the humanities social sciences andbeyond with an interest in Freud or philosophy. «