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Freud's "Totem and Taboo"

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By Patrick M. OhanaPublished 11 months ago Updated 11 months ago 1 min read
Freud's "Totem and Taboo"
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The significance to anthropology of Totem and Taboo in particular and Freud in general are immeasurable. His advent did not bring to anthropology what Darwin had brought to biology or what Einstein had gifted physics. However, his astute analysis provided anthropology with a richer focus and a more colourful disposition.

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Patrick M. Ohana

A medical writer who reads and writes fiction and some nonfiction, although the latter may appear at times like the former. Most of my pieces (over 2,200) are or will be available on Shakespeare's Shoes.

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  • Novel Allen11 months ago

    Very interesting critique. Worth looking into.

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