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The "Contre-histoire de la philosophie" series, recorded as live lectures at the Popular University of Caen , aims to resurrect materialist, hedonist, and libertine thinkers. By dedicating two entire volumes (15 and 16) to Freud, Onfray signals that psychoanalysis is a pivotal, yet often misunderstood, element of modern thought—serving as a bridge between philosophy and modern subjectification. 2. Main Arguments of Volume 16: "Freud (2)" Here are the three most reliable sources in
Volume 15 laid the groundwork, introducing Freud's life, his intellectual milieu, and the core concepts of psychoanalysis. Volume 16 continues this deep philosophical excavation, pushing further into Freud's thought and its implications. The release of these volumes in 2011 came at a particularly volatile time, as they were inspired by Onfray's critically acclaimed and highly controversial book Le Crépuscule d'une idole (The Twilight of an Idol). Main Arguments of Volume 16: "Freud (2)" Volume
True to the Contre-histoire format, Onfray does not approach these thinkers with neutrality. He utilizes a "genealogical" method (influenced by Nietzsche and Foucault) to: True to the Contre-histoire format, Onfray does not