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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....

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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 Kseniya N

Jun 7, 2020

Actually a great course, covering a vast variety of quite interesting topics of subconscious phenomena. I would absolutely recommend the course for those wh would like to learn more about one's behavioural patterns, which are actually subconscious.

By Tanvir S

Oct 13, 2022

the course was highly beneficial and knoweldgeable. I was able to grab immense knowledge and awareness. it was great to be a part of this course. I had immense pleasure to learn about psychoanalysis and Dr. Sigmund Freud's past philosophies.

By Miguel C

Dec 10, 2020

I have learned very valuable information and tools such as the SEUT and also about the somatic markers. I am beyond happy to have enrolling in this course and I also want to congratulate the team that has created such valuable online course !

By Zsuzsanna B

Dec 7, 2020

Thank you so much for this course. I really enjoyed it, it was well structured, interesting and engaging. Also, I very much appreciated the instructor. I am looking forward checking out more courses from Mitchell Green!

By Gabriela C S

Feb 22, 2023

I loved the course, I would have liked it to be a little more to the psychoanalytic clinic, to deal with authors such as Lacan and Jung as well, who bring a great knowledge in the theoretical debate of the unconscious.

By Dương D N

Dec 14, 2022

The first online psychology course I took and it was very rewarding. The professor instructions are clear and I'm deeply inspired to study more about psychology.  If I have a chance to take another class with him, I !

By Mike C

Feb 9, 2023

Wow! This is by far one of the most interesting courses I have ever taken. Very informative and insightful. The professor is extremely knowledgeable. I am honored and grateful to have the certificate. Thank you.

By Renee K

Feb 25, 2021

Each and every time I take a philosophy coursera course I learn much more about philosophy and I can honestly say I've learned quite much and Thank you to professor Mitchel Green for your lectures they were spot on.

By Anjali M

Aug 27, 2022

Absolutely wonderful course! Professor Green has combined a challenging and stimulating academic syllabus with an intriguing experiential journey that one emerges from with more self-awareness and a feeling of WOW!

By Jamal A

Mar 3, 2023

It was a great experience for me who is looking for some content on the topic of “The Unconscious” and this course provided very useful content for my understanding. Thanks, I appreciate the efforts of Coursera.

By Gosia S

Nov 14, 2020

Ver informative. I have found out many interesting thing about the unconscious mind. I really liked professor Green's lectures on different subject. I really got me interested in Freud's work. Highly recommended

By Amy S

Jun 7, 2020

This is a wonderful course. It gave me insight into possible reasons for my own behavior and that of others, which has a practical impact on my life. I highly recommend it! And, I can't wait for part 3.

By Anand R

Sep 10, 2023

Well paced and interesting. Very much liked the meditation sessions between lectures as a space to contemplate and really engage in the process of being and knowing. Thank you very much.

By JOÃO E

Sep 19, 2021

This course was really helpful in my life. Now, I can understand better the limits of myself, how to deal with my unconscious that goes on and on. Thanks a lot for this opportunity.

By Eugenia M

Mar 7, 2024

Me parece interesante todo el conocimiento que reforcé ya que soy psicóloga, complejo para mi ya que no sé inglés, solo lo básico. Pero agradecida con la traducción que tuve acceso.

By miel f

Mar 3, 2021

In my view the course by Mitchell Green was excellent and very well organised, it is among the best I have tried in Coursera. I find his talks very clear, balanced and interesting.

By Vera-Maria D S

Feb 24, 2023

Comfortable to follow all way through, thanks to the professor Green, but loaded with content, and very interesting and usefull from the beginning to the very end.

By Domenico N

Aug 27, 2021

The Professor is incredibly knowledgeable and clear, while he explains concepts! I genuinely love the course and I suggest it for anyone interested in the topic.

By Matthew N

Mar 25, 2024

Very pleasant course and I learnt a lot about a good amount of content that was in different sectors but all relatable to the subject and course material.

By Cristina T

Mar 1, 2021

I loved the course , it gave me indeed a very good introduction to psychology and helped me with new ways of analysing myself, and knowing myself better.

By Laura

Aug 21, 2022

Very informative and fun. Highly recommend everyone to take this course to have a better understanding of self. I really enjoyed the meditative moment

By Rick S

Jun 7, 2020

Wonderful course and Prof Greene makes it not feel like any work is happening. Its worth the time and effort. More like a great book then a class.

By Lan

Aug 28, 2023

最初に、新しい提題に対して、もちろんよく了解難しいです。けれども、先生は本当にやさしく笑顔で教えてもらいました。分かりやすい例を挙げて、参照資料のリンクを共通してくれました。本当にありがたいです。

ちなみに、覚えられるため、まとめの項目を追加しえば、コースーがもっと素晴らしくなります。

By SHAGHAYEGH P

Jul 11, 2022

It was very helpful to understand the theories in the psychoanalysis field in one hand and also to have a peaceful time on the other hand.