Theory of the unconscious mind
Explore the history and evolution of the theory of the unconscious mind.
How is the concept of ‘exorcism’ linked to unconsciousness? (a major name associated- Gassner)
The link between Gassner and Mesmer.
The initial ideas of animal magnetism and the development of those ideas by Mesmer.
The concept of suggestion by Liebault and Bernheim
The practice of hypnosis by Janet and Charcot
The connection between Hypnosis (Charcot and Janet) and Sigmund Freud.
How did Freud alter the concept of unconsciousness from what Charcot and Janet were doing?
How did subsequent theorists alter Freud’s model of unconsciousness (i.e. Jung).
How do we view unconsciousness today?