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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 Martha C G

Sep 9, 2020

Even though I did not complete the assignments, I watched all the videos and read some of the material. It is a very interesting course.

By Dasharatha H K S

Mar 28, 2024

I'm a university student. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the lecturer, University and Coursera. This course is amazing.

By Jemi L

Oct 23, 2022

Systematic delivery of the key concepts with relevant examples to know how unconscious mind impacts one's value proposition; thanks!

By ashi s

Jan 28, 2022

I liked all the quiz and teaching style. Never felt bored as cumulating such short videos with all the information motivated me more.

By Rosylu C

Apr 20, 2020

i enjoy this course, i just understand more the way our subconsciuos works, and can try to change the things i don't like of myself.

By Fernando C

Feb 6, 2022

Very interesting, educating, full of material, and sugestions to further learning. Criative, interactive, and with sense of humor!

By Mario G

Jan 19, 2021

Loved the content and also the pace of the course. The meditative moments were also pleasant and after a while came out naturally.

By George D C

May 14, 2021

This course was very interesting and it had me deep in thought. The lecturer was amazing and was able to communicate really well.

By Kristaps V

Oct 11, 2020

This course gave me a deeper understanding of my unconscious mind but, more importantly, a curiosity to explore the subject more.

By Maria C

Aug 11, 2020

Relevant material, explained clearly . It covered the key principles well and has made me want to continue to explore this area.

By Amitabha S

May 24, 2020

Really outstanding. The course lectures were extremely good. The supplementary material were of very high quality. Learnt a lot.

By Michaela K

Mar 8, 2023

That is a marvelous cours, with an interesting lecturer. It was terrific. That was a beautiful time at that University of Edin

By Елена

May 24, 2020

Достойный и качественный курс, позволяющий более компетентно проводить саморефлексию и применять эти данные в исследованиях.

By KRISHNA P

Mar 22, 2024

An excellent walk-through of the concepts that the mind creates. The best introduction to 'somatic markers' (in week 4).

By Wayne K

Nov 22, 2021

I would like to say how much I enjoyed the course. I learnt a lot and the prayer bowl was a show stopper. Thanks again.

By Maria S

Sep 4, 2022

Excellent, informative course with calming meditative moments. and charismatic Istructor . Thank you very much for it.

By Charles N

Jul 29, 2022

This course raised my awareness and helped appreciate subtle internal realities that I previuosly didn't acknowledge.

By Seán Ó h

Jul 21, 2022

Really excellent. Well structured, instructive and clear-cut. Really benefited, both personally and professionaly.

By Akanksha J

May 14, 2020

It was a wonderful experience to learn this course. the instructor had been really thorough with his knowledge.

By Minyan S

Aug 19, 2022

Well explained, detailed and fun.

I have reviewed a lot and it is deeper than what I learned in my own school.

By Murtaza H

Dec 26, 2020

A highly intellectual and informative course covering not just the main theme but a lot under one umbrella

By Melissa A

Apr 27, 2020

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

By Jim W

Dec 16, 2021

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

By Elizabeth M

Apr 10, 2021

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

By Niven N S

Aug 11, 2021

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