Michel Onfray La Contrehistoire De La Philosophie Audio 16 Full Link May 2026

: Onfray argues that Freud’s work contains elements of irrationality, discussing topics like telepathy, spiritualism, numerology, and magical thinking as substitutes for scientific thought.

: A recurring critique is Freud’s perceived dismissal of physical biology in favor of "magical causalities" to explain human behavior.

, titled Freud (2) , is a critical exploration of Sigmund Freud’s legacy, concluding a two-part investigation that began in Volume 15. This audio collection, published by Frémeaux & Associés , consists of 13 CDs of live lectures delivered by Onfray at the Université Populaire de Caen. The Core Objective: Dismantling the "Freudian Myth"

While traditional history views Freud as a liberator of the unconscious, Onfray reclassifies him within his "Counter-History" series as a thinker who perhaps obscures more than he reveals through his own "manifest content" of dreams and negation. Product Details for Collectors

: The lectures delve into specific clinical examples, questioning the validity of Freud’s "cures" and the underlying logic of psychoanalytic equivalence. Historical Context and Controversy

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In this 16th installment, Onfray continues his "counter-history" approach by challenging the traditional, often hagiographic view of Freud taught in academic settings. He focuses on several controversial themes:

Volume 16 gained significant notoriety because it serves as the audio foundation for Onfray's polarizing book, Le Crépuscule d'une idole ( Twilight of an Idol ). Released around 2010–2011, these lectures sparked a massive public debate in France between Onfray and professional psychoanalysts.