This course offers an in-depth exploration of the complexities of the human psyche. The course begins with William James "Psychology, Briefer Course" laying a foundational understanding of psychological principles, including consciousness, emotion, and habit. Friedrich Nietzsche's "Genealogy of Morals" provides a philosophical angle, challenging traditional moral values and examining their origins, thereby offering a unique perspective on human behavior and ethics. Sigmund Freud's "Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis" and "Civilization and Its Discontents," delve into the unconscious mind, the role of dreams, and the conflict between individual desires and societal expectations. The course concludes with Carl Jung's "Analytical Psychology," which introduces concepts like the collective unconscious and archetypes, broadening the understanding of the universal aspects of human experience. This course guides students through the evolution of psychological thought, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the diverse factors that shape human perception, judgment, and self-awareness.
Anderson Todd - University of Toronto, Canada
Chris Green - University of Toronto, Canada
David Pena Guzman - San Francisco State University
Elizabeth Lunbeck - Harvard University
Helen Marlo - University of Notre Dame de Namur University
John Kaag - University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Monika Pessler - Tour Guide, Sigmund Freud Museum, Austria
Richard Lane - University of Arizona
James: Psychology, Briefer Course
Nietzsche: Genealogy of Morals
Freud: Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis, Civilization and its Discontents
Jung: Analytical Psychology
Christopher Green, University of Toronto
John Kaag, University of Massachusetts Lowell