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2. Dez. 2023 · Explore the meaning and interpretation of Freud's famous quote, which emphasizes the role of our physical bodies in shaping our lives. Learn how Freud's psychoanalytic perspective contrasts with existentialism, which challenges the deterministic nature of anatomy.
"Anatomy is destiny" is a phrase coined by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. The phrase suggests that a person's physical makeup, particularly their genitals, determines their psychological and social characteristics.
Anatomy is destiny. Collected Writings (1924) vol. 5. If a man has been his mother’s undisputed darling he retains throughout life the triumphant feeling, the confidence in success, which not seldom brings actual success along with it. Dichtung und Wahrheit (1917) ‘A Childhood Recollection’.
A commentary on the influence of anatomy on psychology and sexuality, based on Freud's quote and his studies of human and animal brains. The article also features papers on cerebral leon tortuosity, female genital variations, and neural plexus stimulation.
- R. Shane Tubbs
- 2021
Alice Dreger works with people at the edge of anatomy, such as conjoined twins and intersexed people. In her observation, it's often a fuzzy line between male and female, among other anatomical distinctions. Which brings up a huge question: Why do we let our anatomy determine our fate?
Anatomy is Destiny. The Problem of Freud's Sexism. In many ways, Freud's views on the personality differences implicit in being a man or a woman illuminate the political basis and the political implications of psychological views on human nature.
Alice Dreger is a historian and bioethicist who studies the social and medical implications of anatomy. In her TED talk, she challenges the idea that anatomy is destiny and advocates for the rights of people with atypical bodies.
