Aggression - Freud
Freud believed that aggression arose as a result of a primary instinct called thanatos (aka the death instinct). He suggested that each person had this drive which aimed to cause total destruction and death.
He also suggested that there was an opposing instinct called eros (the life instinct).
He described catharsis, which is a process of discharging libidinal energy and making us feel calm. Catharsis occurs when we watch an aggressive act or are involved in a mildly aggressive act.
He also suggested that there was an opposing instinct called eros (the life instinct).
He described catharsis, which is a process of discharging libidinal energy and making us feel calm. Catharsis occurs when we watch an aggressive act or are involved in a mildly aggressive act.
