What's Psychology? The Full Course

This podcast course explores the history and purpose of psychology, tracing its origins from ancient Greece and India to its modern scientific form, highlighting the roles of philosophy and literature in its development. It examines how psychology understands the human mind, including consciousness and the unconscious, through pioneers like William James, Freud, and Jung, and discusses the evolution of psychology into a practical tool for diagnosing and treating mental health issues with psychotherapy and cognitive therapy. The course further investigates external factors like society, age, and sex, and delves into social, child, and sex psychology, ultimately addressing the paradoxes within psychology as an academic discipline.