Sigmund Freud, The Uncanny (1919 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sigmund Freud, The Uncanny (1919.

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a revolutionary field of psychology. His groundbreaking theories on the unconscious mind, dreams, and the importance of early childhood experiences have had a profound impact on the field. In his essay "The Uncanny" (1919), Freud explores the concept of the uncanny, referring to something that is strangely familiar yet simultaneously unsettling. He delves into various aspects of the uncanny, including its connection to the uncanny valley, the fear of castration, and the role of repetition in creating a sense of eeriness.