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death instinct

/dɛθ ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

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/dɛθ ˈɪnstɪŋkt/C1formalscientific
  • ruПсихоаналитическая концепция, введённая Зигмундом Фрейдом, обозначающая врождённое бессознательное влечение к саморазрушению, агрессии и возвращению к неорганическому состоянию, часто противопоставляемое инстинкту жизни (Эросу).

A psychoanalytic concept introduced by Sigmund Freud, referring to an innate unconscious drive toward self-destruction, aggression, and a return to an inorganic state, often contrasted with the life instinct (Eros).

  1. Psychoanalytic conceptC2formal

    In Freudian theory, an unconscious drive towards self-destruction, aggression, and a return to an inorganic state.

    ruПсихоаналитическая концепция

    • Freud introduced the concept of the death instinct in his later works.
    • The death instinct is often contrasted with the life instinct (Eros).
    • Some psychologists debate the validity of the death instinct as a primary drive.