Life is a journey of self-realisation, of understanding and discovering who we truly are, and of maximising our potential. While this might be a life long journey, one can be closer or further from one's true self. This video analyses self-realisation from a philosophical and psychological perspective.
Starting from the father of existentialism, Søren Kierkegaard, where we’ll discuss the self, despair and the leap of faith. Sigmund Freud as the father of psychoanalysis, Carl Rogers’ self-concept and Abraham Maslow’s self-actualisation.
We’ll then discuss some aspects of eastern philosophy and their notion of self (Buddhism, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta), concluding with Carl Jung’s analytical psychology and process of individuation.
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⌛ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Søren Kierkegaard: The Self
1:00 Søren Kierkegaard: Despair
4:10 Søren Kierkegaard: Leap of Faith
4:48 Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis
5:40 Carl Rogers: Self-Concept
7:11 Abraham Maslow: Self-Actualisation
7:40 Abraham Maslow: Hierarchy of Needs
8:40 Abraham Maslow: Self-transcendence
9:58 Eastern philosophy: Buddhism
10:50 Eastern philosophy: Taoism
11:22 Eastern philosophy: Advaita Vedanta
12:02 Carl Jung: The Self
13:30 Carl Jung: Individuation
15:38 Carl Jung: Shadow & Persona