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This is a historic meeting and one that will, I hope, initiate exchange of knowledge on a more regular basis. Developments in our field require such information sharing if we are to continue to make advances in an essential area of human functioning that involves all of us. When discussing the broad concept of the unconscious, we should consider related philosophical and historical perspectives, and I shall introduce elements of these considerations when they seem relevant. Our goal is to learn from each other, to appreciate the contributions made by dedicated scholars and researchers, to pinpoint questions that should be addressed, and to chart directions for future investigations. With these objectives in mind, I have focused upon several topics which reflect my own interest and work, but which also have applicability to our task at hand.
Psychoanalysis was born in the clinical setting. Sigmund Freud was the obstetrician, and in many areas he is also closely identified with the baby itself. There were elements that were present before conception. But the unique combination of these elements created a new science: a science that has grown, has developed, and is still in the process of evolving. I will shortly describe the ways in which this young science is becoming differentiated and is continuing to unfold. For many,