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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 Melissa A

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Apr 27, 2020

My favourite class so far. Very insightful, great professor, truly enjoyed the readings and the material.

By Jim W

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Dec 16, 2021

I know myself and others much better now. Patience, Listening, and Introspection make the world better.

By Elizabeth M

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Apr 10, 2021

Another stellar course from U. Edinburgh and Mitchell Greene. Looking forward to the third installment.

By Niven N S

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Aug 11, 2021

The course was everything I expected it to be. It blew my mind. Excellent, i need more like this !

By Srinivasan L N

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Oct 13, 2020

Insightful and thought provoking. Learnt a number of skills to pause and analyze the way I think.

By Sabina C

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Nov 11, 2021

I loved this course a lot. I learned a number of things that i can now apply in my daily life.

By Meabh C

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May 28, 2021

Interesting course, great content and a variety of different presentations of the information

By Aigerim

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Apr 16, 2020

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed this course. I discovered lots of new things for my self.

By Kaveetha R

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Aug 24, 2020

Really enjoyed the course, well presented and interactive, the topics covered very beneficial

By Fredrik E

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Aug 28, 2022

Exceptional teacher delivering a very insightful way for us to better understand ourselves.

By Pradip M

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Nov 6, 2023

Thorough. All encompassing. Well structured. Well researched. Brilliantly produced course.

By Alexandra N

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Aug 8, 2023

I loved the course content and how the course materials are available at different levels

By Bruno T

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Jan 23, 2021

It is a really great course and a great couse which will certainly helps in my formation.

By Claire

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Nov 28, 2020

A fantastic and wide-ranging course. Covers a lot of material in a clear and concise way.

By Joanne M

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Oct 15, 2020

Professor Green was wonderful; he is extremely knowledgeable and the course is practical.

By Alejandro B

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Sep 20, 2020

Great content. It really helps to know yourself.

Can´t wait for the next one of the series

By Robbi K

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Apr 19, 2023

It was very well done. I love the drawings! I am looking forward to the third series.

By Hannah L C

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Jan 26, 2022

It's very helpful for me as this course dive into the deeper level of our unconscious.

By avantika t

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Aug 18, 2021

this course has increased my knowledge ten folds and im very thankful i opted for it

By Hamish A

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Apr 12, 2021

This is a worthwhile course for anyone taking the path to wisdom and self-knowledge.

By Veronica R A

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Dec 15, 2020

It was really interesting! I enjoyed to watch the videos and doing the Quiz. Thanks

By Filipa M

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Sep 1, 2022

Briefe summury of the power os the unconscious. Great teacher, great examples.

By Joseph C K W

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May 9, 2023

Great introductory course to psychoanalysis and understanding of basic terms.

By Maher K

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Jan 15, 2023

A great course ! Lots of learning material and I enjoyed it a lot !

By Sawsan W

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Feb 18, 2021

Well organized course, easy to follow lecturers, excellent reading resources.