{"product_id":"9780141395890","title":"Civilization And Its Discontents","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic non-fiction work of psychology and cultural philosophy. It probes the uneasy balance between civilization and personal happiness, asking how repression and social norms shape what we desire and what we endure. Geared toward adults, students, and curious readers interested in psychology, philosophy, and cultural history, the tone is analytical, thought-provoking, and ultimately human.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a series of tightly argued essays, the work blends historical context, psychoanalytic insight, and social critique. The writing aims to illuminate why civilization often requires restraint, and how that restraint can affect well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders are invited to follow the logical thread as ideas about desire, aggression, religion, and culture intersect. The result is a reading experience that rewards careful attention with lasting questions about happiness, freedom, and the price of progress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCore themes: civilization vs happiness, repression, sexuality, dream interpretation, cultural critique\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcepts and skills: psychoanalysis basics, historical analysis, critical thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading experience: lucid, precise prose; rigorous argument; enduring relevance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure and accessibility: essay-style structure with connected ideas; approachable pace that rewards reflection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal readers: students of psychology, philosophy, social sciences; general readers curious about human nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how societal forces shape personal well-being, along with a more nuanced view of happiness, culture, and human nature. It cultivates critical thinking and curiosity, leaving a lasting impression about the complexity of civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540420538585,"sku":"9780141395890","price":760.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81l9wJwnpiL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776664166","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141395890","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}