New York: Random House, (1966) dj. Hardcover first edition - A classic and influential work by this American scholar, writer and philosopher, which he describes as "a continuation of the voyage begun in 'Life Against Death'. " In this he discusses the work of Sigmund Freud in relation to philosophy, as well as criticizing the Western tradition of political thought, as he argues that the body, rather than reason or the mind, is the key to understanding human nature. He contends that the liberation of the body and sexuality is necessary for true political freedom. Bibliography. 276 pp. Uncommon in the hardcover first edition, and especially so in this condition.