Philosophy of the Unconscious Course
This course delves into the philosophy of the unconscious from thinkers like Leibniz, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Freud, Jung, and Lacan. It explores concepts of repetition, desire, and conflict through clinical vignettes and comparative analysis. Learners gain practical tools to interpret behaviour, design educational modules, and confidently link philosophical theory to real-world cases, enhancing insight into hidden motives and patterns in humanities practice.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Discover key ideas on the unconscious from Leibniz and Schopenhauer to Nietzsche, Freud, Jung, and Lacan. The course connects these philosophies to repetition, desire, and conflict using clinical vignettes, comparisons, and teaching strategies. Build skills to interpret behaviour, create learning modules, and apply theory practically with confidence.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Interpret unconscious patterns by applying classic theories to real clinical vignettes.
- Compare Freud, Jung, and Lacan to map drives, conflict, and desire in cases quickly.
- Translate dense philosophy into clear explanations of key unconscious ideas.
- Design mini teaching modules with goals, readings, and prompts for humanities learners.
- Connect philosophy to practice by turning abstract models into concrete therapist actions.
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