Quote by Jacques Lacan

The knowledge that there is a part of the psychic functions that are out of conscious reach, we did not need to wait for Freud to know this!

The knowledge that there is a part of the psychic functions

Summary

This quote suggests that the understanding of the existence of unconscious processes in the mind is not solely attributed to Sigmund Freud and his teachings. It underscores that the knowledge of these hidden aspects of the psyche predates Freud's contributions. In other words, the quote emphasizes that individuals had an awareness of the existence of subconscious elements influencing behavior and thought processes even before Freud's theories became popularized.

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