Title:

Freudian and It’s

Intellectual Revolution
I. Introduction
A. Background on Sigmund Freud
• Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian
neurologist and the founder of
psychoanalysis. He revolutionized the field of
psychology by developing the concept of the
unconscious mind, suggesting that human
behavior is heavily influenced by hidden
desires, conflicts, and instincts. Freud’s work
delved into topics such as dream analysis,
the Oedipus complex, and the structure of
the psyche, which consists of the id, ego, and
superego. While some of his ideas have been
criticized and revised over time, his
contributions have had a lasting impact on
the field of psychology and continue to
influence modern psychotherapy and our
understanding of human behavior.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sigmund-Freud
B. Overview of Freudian Theory
• Sigmund Freud’s theory, known as
psychoanalysis, suggests that our
behavior and mental processes are
strongly influenced by unconscious
desires and conflicts. He believed
that our personalities are divided
into three parts: the id (instinctual
desires), ego (reality-based
reasoning), and superego (morality
and societal norms).
https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-
programs/ms-in-psychology/resource/ms-in-
psychology-insight-id-ego-and-superego
 ID
• This is the primal, instinctual part of the mind. It operates on the
pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of desires,
without regard for consequences.

• Example:
• Imagine the ID as the primitive, impulsive part of your mind, like a
hungry, crying baby. It seeks immediate pleasure and gratification
without considering consequences. It operates on the pleasure
principle, aiming to satisfy desires and reduce tension.
 EGO
• The ego is the rational part of the mind. It tries to balance the
demands of the id with the constraints of reality. It operates on the
reality principle, seeking to satisfy desires in a way that is socially
acceptable and realistic.
• Example:
• Think of the EGO as the rational, balancing force between the ID and
the SUPEREGO. It’s like the adult in your mind that tries to meet the
ID’s desires in a socially acceptable and realistic way. The EGO
operates on the reality principle, considering the external world and
long-term consequences.
 SUPEREGO
• The superego represents your internalized moral values and societal
norms. It acts as a conscience, guiding behavior by enforcing moral
standards and striving for perfection.
• Example:
• The SUPEREGO is like your moral compass or the internalized voice of
authority figures, such as parents or society. It represents your
conscience and enforces societal and moral standards. It can lead to
feelings of guilt or pride based on whether your actions align with its
ideals.
C. Significance of Freudian Theory in
Intellectual Revolution