Civilization and Its Discontents Study Guide

Civilization and Its Discontents Quiz 2

1. According to Freud, the "decisive step" toward civilization lies in

• the promulgation of laws and a judicial system
• the suppression of all aggressive instincts
• the replacement of the individual's power by that of the community
• the equality of men and women before the law

2. Freud considers which of the following as necessary to civilization?

• beauty
• order
• cleanliness
• all of the above

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