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Newguest Posted 13 years ago
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In the service of ...

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Sigmund Freud said: Intelligence will be used in the service of the neurosis.

Does it mean something like: Intelligence will be used to support/back up the neurosis.
  

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I agree with your explanation, though I would say it is used to justify the neurosis (to others, but also to one's self).

— Vorpar

  • I agree with your explanation, though I would say it is used to justify the neurosis (to others, but also to one's self).
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I agree with your explanation, though I would say it is used to justify the neurosis (to others, but also to one's self).
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