12 Questions
What is the unconscious, according to Freud?
A repository of desires we are unaware of because they have been repressed
What happens to problematic desires, according to Freud?
They are repressed and become part of the unconscious
What is the role of society and significant individuals in shaping our desires?
They internalize societal norms and influence our desires
What is repression, according to Freud?
The process of hiding desires from consciousness
What happens to repressed desires, even after they are hidden from consciousness?
They continue to exert an influence on our behavior
What is an example of a repressed desire manifesting in a problematic way?
Binge-watching Netflix
What was the title of Jacques Lacan's seminar in 1964?
The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis
What did Lacan believe was the 'magic' of psychoanalysis?
Helping individuals transform their misery into normal unhappiness
According to Jonathan Lear, what did Freud do to make sense of strange phenomena?
He looked carefully at everyday life and thought hard about it
What is a common misconception about the unconscious?
It is often misrepresented
What did Freud witness in people's lives that led to his development of psychoanalytic theory?
People living difficult lives with no obvious physical explanation
Who is the psychoanalyst who wrote about the importance of understanding the unconscious?
Jonathan Lear
Explore the core ideas of psychoanalytic theory as presented by Jacques Lacan in his 1964 seminar. Learn about the unconscious, repetition, drives, and transference, and their significance in psychoanalytic thought.
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