In Chapter 3, Freud explores how religion emerged in response to early humans' feelings of helplessness. comment. The underlying, overarching thrust of this analysis is one of Freud’s most deeply despondent summations of the inherent qualities applicable to the entire human race: homo sapiens stubbornly and steadfastly … the future of an illusion 1930). Civilization and its Discontents. The Standard Edition The Future of an Illusion by Sigmund Freud - Goodreads Sigmund Freud published The Future of an Illusion in 1927 for the purpose of enlightening readers on with his analysis of the psychological operation of religious belief on society. He also expresses the belief that at some point in the future, science will give explanations that will go beyond the limitations of religion. The future of an illusion (Book, 2008) [WorldCat.org] The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud 21:167-172 This document has related documents Add to … THE FUTURE OF AN ILLUSION 7 indicate those defects. Read: 3 sources- Freud(The Future of an illusion), Eliade(The Sacred and the Profane), Lame Deer(Vision Quest) Freud would give a psychological interpretation to Eliade's analysis of Religion. Civilization, Society and Religions The Future of an Illusion To differentiate between an illusion and an error, Freud lists scientific beliefs such as " Aristotle 's belief that vermin are developed out of dung" (pg.39) as errors, but "the assertion made by certain nationalists that the Indo-Germanic race is the only one capable of civilization" is an illusion, simply because of the wishing involved.