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What does it mean?
The quote suggests arguing against Freud grants validity to his premise that reason is central to his theories.
In plain terms
Arguing against Freud implies you accept his claim that his theories are purely logical.
What can you take from it?
Critique the foundation of an argument before debating it.

Where it applies

  • academic debate
  • literary critique
  • intellectual discourse

Putting it to work

  • question premises
  • analyze theoretical foundations

Questions to consider

  • What are the premises of your debate?
  • Is reason always involved in theory?

Another view

The quote attributes the wrong author to the statement about Freud.

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