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Ratings : ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre : Psychology / Psychoanalysis / Philosophy / Non-Fiction / Graphic Non-Fiction

Review:
''Freud For Beginners by Richard Osborne is an accessible and engaging introduction to the life and work of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. Freud's intellectual revolution changed forever the science of self-perception, interpersonal relationships, and human behavior. His influence on 20th-century thought is unparalleled, affecting attitudes on sex, religion, art, and culture. This book explains Freud's arguments with clarity, using classic comic illustrations that give a pop twist to his complex ideas. It places psychoanalysis in its historical, political, and intellectual context, and reviews Freud's major works on dreaming and sexuality. The book also examines Freud's philosophical opponents—Jung, Wittgenstein, Eysenck, and Reich—as well as his modern-day heirs, including Horney, Winnicott, Lacan, and Kristeva. The feminist perspective on Freud is also considered. Whether you're a student, a curious reader, or just looking to understand one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era, this book is an excellent starting point.''