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The Future of an Illusion
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What image of human nature does Freud present in The Future of an Illusion? Do you believe with Freud’s assessment? Why or why not?
In Chapter 9, Freud suggests that an “education to reality” could replace religious education in society (49), allowing for individuals to deal with their sense of helplessness through rationality instead of religious ideas. What would such an educational system look like? How would it differ from religious education?
Throughout The Future of an Illusion, Freud presents the voice of an opponent, who argues for religion and objects to Freud’s argument. Why does Freud create such a figure? How does it help him better present his ideas?
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By Sigmund Freud
