FREUD AND THE SPLIT SUBJECT
What was the narrative of the self that we find in much of 19th century culture?
Individuals are a multi-centered and process-oriented body that responds to experiences and stimuli as they come by mobilizing appropriate cognitive and nervous functions. These experiences help them to be rooted in their own culture and also understand other people’s cultures.
What is the unconscious according to Freud? Where do we find examples of unconscious material in our day to day lives?
According to Freud, the unconscious mind is viewed as a reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories outside of conscious awareness. He claimed that the unconscious continues to impact actions even though people are not aware of these underlying impacts. Unconscious materials can be found in distress, complicated social interactions, Bias, and anger.
What is a common objection to Freud’s theory of the unconscious? How does Freud respond to this objection?
This theory is purely based on a few objective observations. It offers the after-the-fact explanations of any feature yet it does not have the prediction of such behaviors and traits. He continued to argue that the unconscious mind is the cause of action.
What is repression?
This is described as a trial to direct one’s desires and impulses towards pleasant instincts by removing them from the conscious mind and putting them on hold in the unconscious. It plays a critical role in many mental sicknesses.
What is the topography of the subject (self) according to Freud?
Freud’s view on self was separated among the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious. The conscious self has a crucial role in our lives that has a strong impact on our personalities. The unconscious self holds the biggest fascination for Freud.
Where does the unconscious come from according to Freud?
According to Freud, the unconscious mind is the primary source of human behavior. It comes from an important part of the mind that cannot be seen. Our feelings, decisions, and motives are strongly impacted by our previous situations and kept in the unconscious.
- How is the male subject formed according to Freud? How is the female subject formed?
The development of gender in psychoanalytic theory is different for males and females. Men experience the Oedipus complex and identify with their father and have the ability to take on the male gender role while females experience Electra complex and identify with their mother and are capable of taking female gender roles.