Einstein, Freud, and War (1932-1933)
Sam Aronow
The video explores the intellectual exchange between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud during the early 1930s, focusing on their correspondence about the nature of war and its psychological underpinnings. Einstein and Freud, two towering figures of their time, engaged in a profound dialogue captured in their work "Why War?," which examines the interplay between human instincts and the societal structures that perpetuate conflict. The video also contextualizes their discussion within the turbulent political landscape of the era, marked by the rise of fascism and the accompanying cultural shifts, illustrating how these developments influenced their thinking. This piece offers insight into how these thinkers grappled with the moral and ethical implications of war, making their discourse relevant even beyond its historical setting.