This stability, however, exists only on an external level. Unfortunately, the psychological level becomes an area of neglect and consequently a source of much discontent. The neurotic ways of civilization and religion will ultimately lead to disorder. The vision of a better life brought about the creation of civilization. The basic purpose of civilization is to ensure a harmonious life, "namely to protect men against nature and to adjust their mutual relations" (Freud 42). Though, the stability created by civilization is at the expense of our happiness. Freud supports that, "There is no golden rule which applies to everyone: every man must find out for himself in what particular fashion he ca

In conclusion, Freud was fortunately or unfortunately not alive to bear witness to the birth and continuum of the industrial revolution, which is why he might have felt the way that he did about technology. I believe that not only would his views have remained the same today, but in fact they would have been even more justified. How many a time does one hear, "My computer crashed, what am I going to do now?" This exemplifies the fact that we have reached a point where we literally rely on technology and can't function without it. In attempt to create and promote stability, civilization and religion have turned man into termites. These institutions have stripped man of his individuality, and consequently his natural instincts.

Freud unveils the internal world, which is perhaps the most significant to our happiness. Unfortunately, civilization will eternally corrode the possibility for psychological stability through its neurotic ways: by not respecting our individuality, by suppressing our natural instincts, and by neglecting our irrational reality. Freud replies to the situation by explaining that, "If the loss is not compensated for economically, one can be certain that serious disorders will ensue” (Freud 52). In other words, the psychological turmoil from insatiate desires will ultimately lead to chaotic consequences.

The ethical standard from civilization and religion is another problematic issue. Christianity, like many other religions, supports the "Love thy neighbor as thyself" ethic. Freud objects to its validity. "A love that does not discriminate seems to me to forfeit a part of its own value, by doing an injustice to its object; and secondly, not all men are worthy of love" (Freud 57). Civilization masks a tragic reality with a utopian ideal. Civilization denies the existence of undeserving men by implementing a universal love. If we exercise this universal love, we will not only cause injustice to those who truly deserve our love, but we will also diminish the

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