Journal of Nietzsche Studies, No. 38 (FALL 2009), pp. 38-59 (22 pages) The notion of sublimation is essential to Nietzsche and Freud. However, Freud's writings fail to provide a persuasive notion of ...

Sublimation can occur in domains from relationships to artistic expression. It can operate on a small scale, such as by taking a walk after work to cool down from a heated conversation with your boss.