#1 What is sublimation and what are the implications of it for the self?

#2 Presents Freud’s views on universal love/altruism. Do you agree with his analysis?

# 3 Why are there discontents in civilization according to Freud? Be sure to present a fully developed answer that demonstrates familiarity with the text.

#4 What is the death instinct? In Freud’s theory, what kind of creatures are humans and what most characterizes the self?

#5 For Merleau-Ponty, what is space and how is it known?

#6 Compare & contrast the views of Locke and Merleau-Ponty on the body.

#7 Compare and contrast the views of James, Merleau-Ponty, Locke and Plato on the body.

#8In Civilization and Its Discontents, Freud uses the analogy of Rome to explain his views on the mind. What is the point illustrated via this analogy and do you think James would agree or disagree with Freud on this point?

# 9 For James, what are the main aspects of the self?

# 10 DO NOT FORGET THIS SUMARY
These assignments are to present brief summaries of the week’s readings and allow you to express your questions, critiques, and issues with the readings. There is no formal length requirement for these assignments and the purpose is to ensure that you stay on track with the readings, understand the material, and promote retention for the exams. Please post your summary and review those of other participants.

resources

https://archive.org/details/phenomenologyofp00merl

http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/James/Principles/

Category: Essays