‘For some time I have been aware that it is impossible to think of a number, or even of a name, of one’s own free will.’
Forgetting names, misreading words, slips of the tongue—to Freud, these seemingly trivial mistakes are not simply accidents but meaningful clues to the hidden workings of the unconscious mind. Through numerous observations, Freud argues that these everyday lapses of thought reveal concealed wishes, memories, and conflicts. Accessible and provocative, this classic work is a comprehensive introduction to Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis and his belief that the unconscious mind shapes even the smallest details of everyday life.
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, best known for his theories of the unconscious mind, dreams, and human behavior.