Psychoanalysis is a field of theory and treatment that is concerned with the unconscious mind. Psychoanalysis as a movement began with the work of Sigmund Freud, although discussion of the existence of an unconscious mind, and its potential influence upon conscious reality, was previously discussed by philosophers including John Locke and René Descartes and Gottfried Wilhelm Liebniz.

Our reading lists including reading recommendations from Dr Daniel Bell, who aimed to give an overview of important thought in this area, from Freud to Klein, to Judith Edwards’ discussion of the best books about child psychoanalysis. We hope to expand our coverage of this subject in the near future; if you have any suggestions or requests, pleased contact us via editor [at] fivebooks.com.