Introduction to Freud's 'Studies on Hysteria' - Professor Rachel Bowlby

Second Introductory lecture to Freud Museum debate entitled 'Is Freud's Studies on Hysteria still relevant?' This lecture by Rachel Bowlby (Professor of Comparative English at Princeton University & University College London) explains to the general public the background and basic content of Freud & Breuer's Studies on Hysteria Event funded by the UK National Institute of Health Research.

[@gilliandeakin5389]

As a GP seeing patients with functional symptoms, I would agree that a very broad range of factors contribute. No one with any experience would assume that every patient has repressed memories, although I agree that the capacity to express feelings is relevant. Thankyou for an interesting debate.

[@nicholasduron9827]

Good talk. I hate academic Q&A’s so much though lol

[@jennydodson5177]

very clear and interestng

[@GnosisMan50]

what film was she referring to? Something about "the walk"