So I recently picked up a copy of Freud's Civilization and It's Discontents. I went to photoread it and I ran into trouble establishing a purpose. I am a beginning photoreader and do not have very much experience with the system. But I know the value of a clear purpose.

The trouble is...I have no idea what it's about and I have no idea how I'll use the information. I am just interested in reading Freud.

What I mean to ask is... Is "To learn what the author wants to teach for the advancement of my general pool of knowledge" a legitimate purpose?

My hunch is that it is not specific enough. Which is why I am posting this. Anyone have any experience with this?