Since Freud believed that aggression is man’s natural state, it follows that such aggression can function outside of the realm of the ownership of private property. Furthermore, since aggression, according to Freud, is innate, it comes before the idea of ownership. As Freud (1961) stated: ... Read More
April 12, 2022 by
The Psychology of Aggression, Part Two
From the time Cane killed Able in the Garden of Eden, aggression became a part of the human psyche. Freud found the Biblical commandment to love one’s neighbor as oneself to be a shallow and false premise. He contended that man is naturally aggressive, and, therefore, to love one’s neighbor ... Read More