According to Civilization and Its Discontents, which of the following explains the emergence of the ego?
A. The interplay between the pleasure principle and the reality principle.
B. The soul.
C. Human nature.
D. The oceanic feeling.
Answer (1)
Freud explains the emergence of the ego through the conflict between the pleasure principle and the reality principle, which is essential for balancing basic desires with social realities. This dynamic leads to the development of a rational ego that negotiates between impulses and moral standards. Other options mentioned do not directly elucidate the formation of the ego in Freud's context. ;
