Sadism is all right in its place, but it should be directed to proper ends.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freud argues that aggressive impulses like sadism are natural but must be channeled toward acceptable goals.
- In plain terms
- Aggression is okay if used for good purposes.
- What can you take from it?
- Channel dark impulses into constructive ends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is aggression acceptable?
- How do you direct dark urges?
Another view
This rationalization might excuse harmful behavior.
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