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