Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) revolutionized the way in which we think about ourselves. From its beginnings as a theory of neurosis, Freud developed psycho-analysis into a general psychology which became widely accepted as the predominant mode of discussing personality and interpersonal relationships.
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List of illustrations ; 2. Life and character ; 3. Exploring the past ; 4. Free association, dreams, and transference ; 5. Ego, super-ego, and id ; 6. Aggression, depression, and paranoia ; 7. Jokes and The Psycho-Pathology of Everyday Life ; 8. Art and literature ; 9. Culture and religion ; 10. Freud as therapist ; 11. Psycho-analysis today ; 12. The appeal of psycho-analysis ; Further reading ; Index