Freud and Monotheism: Moses and the Violent Origins of Religion

Book Overview

Over the last few decades, vibrant debates regarding post-secularism have found inspiration and provocation in the works of Sigmund Freud. A new interest in psychoanalysis's relation to society has emerged, allowing Freud's account of the interdependence of religion, ethics, and violence to gain currency in recent debates on modernity. In that context, the pivotal role of Freud's masterpiece, Moses and Monotheism , is widely recognized. Freud and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823280039
• ISBN13: 9780823280032
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"