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About the Course

A challenging but fascinating topic on the way to achieving self-knowledge is the unconscious. For well over a century, psychologists, philosophers, and many others have posited a level of mentality that is not immediately open to introspection; some would even say that certain unconscious elements cannot be known through introspection. This course will examine some of the most influential ideas about the unconscious starting with the work of Sigmund Freud, and follow the development of theories of the unconscious all the way to present research in experimental psychology. But be warned: some of the things you may learn about your unconscious mind may be surprising, and possibly even disturbing! --- This course was created by a partnership between The University of Edinburgh and Humility & Conviction and Public Life Project, an engaged research project based at the University of Connecticut and funded by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation....

Top reviews

DB

Oct 5, 2020

Wonderfully tied together, and certainly a lot more reading material provided - which I suspect will further enhance my understanding of the topic. Definitely a class that could help anyone.

IH

May 18, 2019

Amazing experience of blended learning. I think this course is a must do for anyone with a penchant for Neuroscience, Behavioral medicine and Phiolosophy. What are we; but rational beings.

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By Virginia G

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Jun 6, 2020

I really enjoyed this class with the exception of not being able to access much of the information and articles provided. I especially enjoyed the mini meditations that were scattered throughout the course.

By Matt O

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Mar 16, 2021

Very much well worth the time. The class is structured very well and the information is useful in daily life. The lectures make for good topics of conversation with friends and family.

By Venkata's C V

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Apr 13, 2022

Nice information to understand about our mind how to take make decision making thank u for sir

I enjoyed the mediative sound and bamboo breathing Thank u sir

By Khaly E V G

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Sep 9, 2020

Very Complete, I would love to recommend that the links for additional reading to be reviewed and updated. Beside this, it was an amazing learning journey.

By Paul D

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Aug 2, 2020

I thought that the information presented in the class was clear and easy to understand. The quizzes and discussions reinforced the learning experience.

By Bethany L

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Aug 1, 2022

Good organization to the concepts and great resources to read separately from a textbook. The engage techniques were effective.

By Joy S

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Dec 8, 2019

This is the second course I have completed in this series. Valuable self-knowledge. Everyone should have this information.

By Paul H

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May 21, 2021

All aspects well conceived and presented; very worthwhile and useful learning process. Looking forward to part 3.

By Linh C

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Jun 20, 2021

The course opens up some important aspects of the unconscious that helps me understand myself and others better.

By Thomas B

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Sep 11, 2021

Rather superficial, but the course did give me an excuse to waste some time. At least it's free ;)

By Іванка І

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May 29, 2020

I liked this course. Learned many interesting things about consciousness and unconsciousness)))

By Mohammad A

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Jul 11, 2020

The materials are so interesting and the sound of meditation really helps me

By Katya H

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Feb 18, 2021

would have liked more interaction/ discussion with teacher s

By Col

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Oct 11, 2020

Some universal things that everyone knows can be avoided.

By Jake L

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Apr 1, 2020

It was a pretty interesting and eye-opening course

By NEELESH K

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Dec 13, 2020

provides a great insight on human pscychology

By Shresht M

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May 18, 2020

it was a great course to be a part off.

By Paul D

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Sep 1, 2021

Very good, and gets you thinking.

By K K

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May 5, 2021

Interesting enlightening.

By Carlos O

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Jul 2, 2021

Thanks a lot!!

By Seita H

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Mar 8, 2022

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By Claire C

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Mar 17, 2022

I did not enjoy the meditation moments. the teacher is personable and knowledgeable but this is not as profound a course as i wished it to be.

By MichCak

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Feb 10, 2021

All is just one talking head never util;izing the possibilities of internet or multimedia. Errors in the material presented.

By Doug M

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Oct 25, 2020

Good content but transcript speech too rambling and not laid out in clear short paragraphs

By Rima E

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Dec 8, 2019

A course that provides knowledge to take in consideration too.