On 27 Oct 2009 at 1:12, michael sylvester wrote: > Just curious as to Freud's English skills.
For speaking ability, hear for yourself. This is Freud's only known recording, speaking in English on the BBC in 1938: http://www.thefilter.com/WebVideo/1232166-Sigmund-Freuds- Voice-BBC-Broadcast-Recording-1938 or http://tinyurl.com/yhgz9ep Listen to it first. Then listen to it while following along with the following transcript: ------------------------ I started my professional activity as a neurologist trying to bring relief to my neurotic patients. Under the influence of an older friend and by my own efforts, I discovered some important and new facts about the unconscious in psychic life, the role of instinctual urges and so on. Out of these findings grew a new science, Psycho-Analysis, a part of psychology and a new method of treatment of the neuroses. I had to pay heavily for this bit of good luck. People did not believe in my facts and thought my theories unsavoury. Resistance was strong and unrelenting. In the end I suceeded in acquiring pupils and building up an International Psycho-Analytic Association. But this struggle is not yet over. Sigmund Freud. ------------------------------ Stephen ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: sbl...@ubishops.ca 2600 College St. Sherbrooke QC J1M 1Z7 Canada ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
