The Universal Design of the Oedipus Complex: The Solution of the Riddle of the Theban Sphinx in Terms of a Universal Gestalt Paperback - 2010

The book ""The Universal Design of the Oedipus Complex: The Solution of the Riddle of the Theban Sphinx in Terms of a Universal Gestalt"" by Francis J. Mott is an in-depth exploration of the Oedipus complex and its universal nature. The author argues that the Oedipus complex, first introduced by Freud in his psychoanalytic theory, is not limited to the Western culture but is a universal phenomenon that is present in all cultures throughout history. The book draws on various disciplines such as psychology, anthropology, and philosophy to support the author's claim. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the myth of Oedipus and the Theban Sphinx, which he argues is a universal gestalt that represents the human psyche's struggle to resolve the Oedipus complex. The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the concept of the Oedipus complex and its historical development. The second part provides a detailed analysis of the myth of Oedipus and the Theban Sphinx, which the author argues is a universal gestalt. The third part applies the universal gestalt to various cultural contexts, demonstrating the universality of the Oedipus complex. Overall, ""The Universal Design of the Oedipus Complex"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges the traditional understanding of the Oedipus complex and its cultural limitations. It provides a fresh perspective on this fundamental concept in psychoanalysis and sheds light on the universal nature of human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.