And now, the main thing! As far as I can see, my next work will be called 'Human Bisexuality.' It will go to the root of the problem and say the last word it may be granted to say - the last and the most profound.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freud anticipates his next work on bisexuality, claiming it will address the deepest roots of human nature.
- In plain terms
- Freud plans to write about bisexuality, believing it explains the core of human problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Human sexuality may hold the key to understanding fundamental psychological issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the root of human psychology?
- Can one topic explain everything?
Another view
His claim to speak the final word on the topic was later challenged.
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