After perousing the "recently added" list, I actually decided to agree with someone instead of trying to argue.
JED makes a great point in his post of Freud's reasoning in that he did not take into account the effects of the "mob rule" type feel and that following the crowd mindset. But at the same time, Frued said "this cruel aggressiveness waits for some provocation" and perhaps this is exactly what he means. Perhaps Freud is saying that when the angry (at say, taxes) farmer realizes there are many people, besides himself, that are upset with the situation, he'll become that savage wolf which all men are to some extent. So, I believe Frued is more than acknowledging the influence of groups of people, to the point where this circumstance is actually a large part of his reasoning.
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I think I agree to an extent--though the mob is present in Freud--the Mongols led by GK. That is a group--an army. I think Freud could grant the importance of the mob and still argue for the aggressiveness of individuals--after all, there are plenty of violent crimes committed by individuals...
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