Ordinary Unhappiness
90: Standard Edition Volume 1 Part 12: The Project for a Scientific Psychology Part 3 Teaser
Feb 15, 2025
Dive into Freud's intriguing theories as they unpack his quantitative argument, exploring the nature of 'Q' and the workings of neurones. Discover how pain perception links to memory emergence and the formation of a minimal 'ego.' The discussion also delves into the mind's ability to satisfy itself through hallucinatory processes. Plus, get a sneak peek at terms Freud introduces for the first time and preview concepts that will emerge in his future works on hysteria and dreams. It’s a captivating exploration of consciousness and desire!
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- Freud constructs a model of consciousness blending conscious and unconscious processes, emphasizing non-rational activity affecting memory and emotions during sleep.
- He posits that dreams operate as wish fulfillments, allowing for mental energy discharge through accepted but uncritical acceptance of dream content.
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Freud's Model of Consciousness
Freud attempts to build a comprehensive model of consciousness that includes both conscious and unconscious processes, even before formally establishing the concept of the unconscious. He differentiates between primary and secondary processes, highlighting how certain mental operations occur without conscious awareness or ego involvement. This exploration reveals that there is activity occurring in consciousness during states such as sleep, which can impact memory and emotional responses despite a lack of rational thought. Consequently, Freud's focus on the non-rational aspects of consciousness lays the groundwork for understanding dreams and their significance in his later work.
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