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Freud's "Totem and Taboo"

A Brief Critique

By Patrick M. OhanaPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
Freud's "Totem and Taboo"
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The significance to anthropology of Totem and Taboo in particular and Freud in general are immeasurable. His advent did not bring to anthropology what Darwin had brought to biology or what Einstein had gifted physics. However, his astute analysis provided anthropology with a richer focus and a more colourful disposition.

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Patrick M. Ohana

A medical writer who reads and writes fiction and some nonfiction, although the latter may appear at times like the former. Most of my pieces (over 2,200) are or will be available on Shakespeare's Shoes.

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  • Novel Allen2 years ago

    Very interesting critique. Worth looking into.

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