Freud explored instincts through a dualistic framework, initially distinguishing ego-instincts related to self-preservation from sexual instincts, but later integrating them by recognizing that ego-instincts also had libidinous components. This idea contrast with Carl Jung’s theory, which viewed libido as a general instinctive energy, creating a conflict with Freud’s dualistic model.
In the biological context, he suggested that sexual instincts might enhance life by merging genetic material. Freud acknowledged the speculative nature of his theories and the possibility to revise his ideas.
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