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Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex

Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex

Written by: Sigmund Freud
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 In this thought-provoking work, Freud delves into three pivotal aspects of human sexuality. First, he explores sexual perversions or aberrations, asserting that the tendency towards perversions is an inherent and universal part of the human sexual instinct, with roots traceable to childhood. Next, he addresses The Infantile Sexuality, presenting the idea that children experience sexual urges, which gradually evolve into adult sexuality through psychosexual development. Freud identifies various manifestations of infantile sexual emotions, such as thumb-sucking, autoeroticism, and sibling rivalry. Lastly, in The Transformations of Puberty, he distinguishes between the fore-pleasures of childhood and the end-pleasure of sexual intercourse, illustrating how adolescence shapes sexual identity under the influence of puberty. Originally published in 1905, Freud expanded this work over the years, culminating in this final edition in 1920, which offers deep insights into the complexities of human sexuality. (Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 010 - Summary

    010 - Summary
    Feb 10 2026
    In this thought-provoking work, Freud delves into three pivotal aspects of human sexuality. First, he explores sexual perversions or aberrations, asserting that the tendency towards perversions is an inherent and universal part of the human sexual instinct, with roots traceable to childhood. Next, he addresses The Infantile Sexuality, presenting the idea that children experience sexual urges, which gradually evolve into adult sexuality through psychosexual development. Freud identifies various manifestations of infantile sexual emotions, such as thumb-sucking, autoeroticism, and sibling rivalry. Lastly, in The Transformations of Puberty, he distinguishes between the fore-pleasures of childhood and the end-pleasure of sexual intercourse, illustrating how adolescence shapes sexual identity under the influence of puberty. Originally published in 1905, Freud expanded this work over the years, culminating in this final edition in 1920, which offers deep insights into the complexities of human sexuality. (Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia)
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    28 mins
  • 009 - The Theory of the Libido Differentation Between Man and Woman The Object-Finding

    009 - The Theory of the Libido Differentation Between Man and Woman The Object-Finding
    Feb 10 2026
    In this thought-provoking work, Freud delves into three pivotal aspects of human sexuality. First, he explores sexual perversions or aberrations, asserting that the tendency towards perversions is an inherent and universal part of the human sexual instinct, with roots traceable to childhood. Next, he addresses The Infantile Sexuality, presenting the idea that children experience sexual urges, which gradually evolve into adult sexuality through psychosexual development. Freud identifies various manifestations of infantile sexual emotions, such as thumb-sucking, autoeroticism, and sibling rivalry. Lastly, in The Transformations of Puberty, he distinguishes between the fore-pleasures of childhood and the end-pleasure of sexual intercourse, illustrating how adolescence shapes sexual identity under the influence of puberty. Originally published in 1905, Freud expanded this work over the years, culminating in this final edition in 1920, which offers deep insights into the complexities of human sexuality. (Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia)
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    26 mins
  • 008 - III THE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBERTY The Primacy of the Genital Zones and the Fore-Pleasure The Problem

    008 - III THE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBERTY The Primacy of the Genital Zones and the Fore-Pleasure The Problem
    Feb 10 2026
    In this thought-provoking work, Freud delves into three pivotal aspects of human sexuality. First, he explores sexual perversions or aberrations, asserting that the tendency towards perversions is an inherent and universal part of the human sexual instinct, with roots traceable to childhood. Next, he addresses The Infantile Sexuality, presenting the idea that children experience sexual urges, which gradually evolve into adult sexuality through psychosexual development. Freud identifies various manifestations of infantile sexual emotions, such as thumb-sucking, autoeroticism, and sibling rivalry. Lastly, in The Transformations of Puberty, he distinguishes between the fore-pleasures of childhood and the end-pleasure of sexual intercourse, illustrating how adolescence shapes sexual identity under the influence of puberty. Originally published in 1905, Freud expanded this work over the years, culminating in this final edition in 1920, which offers deep insights into the complexities of human sexuality. (Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia)
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    21 mins
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