Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality

The 1905 edition of Freud's work introduces a groundbreaking perspective on psychoanalysis, presenting an autoerotic theory of sexual development that transcends binary classifications. Absent the Oedipal complex, this edition explores the idea that imposing sexual identities on the infant mind can lead to neurosis. It offers an emancipatory view that aligns with contemporary efforts to reconceptualize sexual identities, suggesting that Freud's initial insights may have been suppressed and are only now gaining recognition for their relevance in modern discourse.