Sigmund Freud

Peter Kramer talked about his latest book, Sigmund Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind, published by Eminent Lives. Dr. Kramer, psychiatrist … read more

Peter Kramer talked about his latest book, Sigmund Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind, published by Eminent Lives. Dr. Kramer, psychiatrist and public radio host, talked about Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis and his contributions and the controversies surrounding them. Among other issues that continue to inform Freud’s legacy, Kramer discussed historians' contentions that Freud inaccurately represented his findings to complement his theories. Kramer described Freud’s contributions in areas such as seduction and dream analysis. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.

Dr. Kramer is the author of several books, including Listening to Prozac. close

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Sigmund Freud

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Program ID:
196228-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Jan 28, 2007 | 5:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 07, 2008 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 28, 2007 | 5:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 03, 2007 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 11, 2007 | 12:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 11, 2007 | 7:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 19, 2007 | 11:59am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 06, 2008 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 07, 2008 | 2:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 07, 2008 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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