£4.99
Be proud of your individuality, and your ability to take part in an unstoppable avalanche. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled blue and silver metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£3.95
A pocket-sized tin of portable confidence from The Unemployed Philosopher's Guild. Contains approx 60 peppermints. Ingredients: sorbitol, natural peppermint oil, other natural and artificial flavours, magnesium stearate, acesulfame potassium.Tin measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
£2.95
Adapted from The Household Physician: a twentieth century medica. A practical description in plain language of all the diseases of men, women and children with latest discoveries in medicine and most approved methods of treatment (1905). Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12...
£9.99
A compelling, ground-breaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human and The Science of Storytelling applies psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can write better...
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We love a good neurotransmitter. And dopamine is definitely in our top five. Measures 18 x 13 cm.Comes with bright blue envelope.Blank inside.
£20.00
"Being alive means experiencing loss": the one necessarily entails the other according to author Judith Schlansky. We move on to the future while remembering the past, keeping it alive. This can be, paradoxically, both sad and joyful. In each chapter Schlansky considers something that is...
£7.99
Recognising all the NHS medical and support staff working hard to keep us well. This anatomical image of a heart is printed onto a cream coloured recycled tote bag. Present Indicative will donate £3 to the NHS Charities Together fund for every one of these...
£4.99
Be proud of your passion for the unconventional, and your commitment to artistic or literary pursuits. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled blue and gold metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£13.99
Line and Scribble do things differently... This lovely book celebrates friendship and imagination by embracing differences and emphasising how imagination, creativity and art can change how we see the world - and each other. Hardback.64 pages.Perfect for pre-schoolers.Measures 21.3 x 28.6 cm.
£9.99
The way we think about physical space has been crucial to our evolution: the ability to navigate over large distances in prehistoric times gave Homo sapiens an advantage over the rest of the human family. Most of us are still able to find our way...
£2.95
Adapted from The Meaning of Dreams by Isador Henry Coriat (1915), one of the first American psychoanalysts. Printed on acid-free paper.Measures: 17 cm x 12 cm.Comes with 120gsm recycled envelope.Blank inside.
£18.00
This set of glasses illustrates the ancient paradox that an identical glass containing exactly the same amount of water may (depending on the mindset of the viewer) appear either predominantly empty or predominantly full. What determines the difference is the level of hope, energy and...
£20.00
Being You is not as straightforward as it sounds. Inside each of our brains, billions of neurons and 'mere' electrical impulses work constantly to create our conscious experience and to turn us into the unique indiiduals that we are. How does this happen? Why do...
£4.99
They say: Bonkers. You say: Living Your Best Life. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled pink and gold metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£24.95
Has pink always been feminine and blue a man's colour? Why does orange whet our appetite? Why do we feel blue? Shades of colour accompany our lives and shape our language: we become green with envy, or remove our rose-tinted spectacles. But how did colours...
£12.00
A great card game to see how 'normal' you are. As you go through them (either alone or in a group), decide whether or not you identify with, or in any way recognise, what is being said. If you do, place the card on a...
£15.00
A perfectly tongue-in-cheek gift idea for friends in need of a little self-improvement. Just add whisky. Or gin. (Or a healthy shot of wheatgrass juice. Your secret's safe with us.) Book measures 14.5 x 10.5 x 2.2 cm.Hip flask holds 4 oz.
£14.99
Keep track of your home or office comfort levels with this handy combination thermometer and hygrometer. When the crossed needles line up with the black region on the display, heat and humidity are ideally balanced. A magnetic case allows it to be mounted on your...
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Let's be honest, the answer is probably yes. But are you sure? And does it matter? And what would the Beatles do? Hardback with embossed cover, 136 pages.Measures 17.8 x 17.8 cm.
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Science has proven that optimism is actually good for your heart, and this amusing writer’s journal affirms the notion that it’s also good for your brain. With playful prompts and witty quotations, It’s Gonna Be Okay is smart yet comforting—like a pair of horn-rimmed, rose-coloured glasses. Paperback...
£4.99
Part of a set, but significantly different? Celebrate your individuality! Part of our Badges of Honour range (but only just). Enamelled grey and gold metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£15.99
The duck-rabbit, an ambiguous drawing introduced by the Gestalt psychologist Jastrow, was used by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein to illustrate his account of perception and 'seeing as': the figure can be seen as a duck or as a rabbit, though the figure itself does not...
£2.95
Love? There's a neuropeptide for that. Measures 18 x 13 cm.Comes with bright blue envelope.Blank inside.
£5.99
The pencil is a wonderful thing, needed by everyone at some point (and needed always by some of us), but these ones have forgotten: "I'm easily broken," "In time I'll be pointless," "You're going to write me off" and more. Find a place in your...
£3.99
Hope this doesn't make your gifts feel too lumpy! A fascinating vintage illustration features on this gorgeous sheet of wrapping paper. Printed on Cavallini's signature Italian archival paper, this gorgeous gift wrap is good enough to be hung on the wall, or used in a...
£11.99
Ground yourself with Realistic Mindfulness Prompts, Demotivational Proverbs, Unhelpful Folk Rhymes, and reminders of Notable Deaths. Travel the world with Useful Phrases translated into four languages ('A table for one, please', 'I have destroyed my hire car') plus advice for surviving Even Worse Case Scenarios...
£2.95
A very different kind of colour theory, from the Theosophists. This chart showing the spiritual and mental 'meanings' of colour is adapted from Thought-Forms by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater (1905) Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12 cm.Comes with 120gsm recycled envelope.Blank...
£10.00
I think… therefore I am who…? This ‘guess who’ game features 52 great thinkers from Da Vinci to Freud, Machiavelli to Woolf. Players take on the personas of leading figures from the worlds of anthropology, architecture, art, design, literature, philosophy, political theory, psychology, science and...
£10.95
Recognising all the medical and support staff working hard to keep us well. Present Indicative will donate £1 to the NHS Charities Together fund for every one of these mugs sold. Porcelain mug. Measures 9cm high. Image is printed on both sides.
£4.99
Everyone should strive for this badge. We're super proud of those who can deservedly wear it. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled yellow and gold metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£3.99
Mysophobia* got you down? As Freud always said, "Dirt of any kind seems to us incompatible with civilization." Freudian Soap washes away negativity and is guaranteed to get your hands cleaner than your conscience. Measures 6 x 4.2 x 2.5cm.Cucumber olive oil scent.1 x 56g...
£20.00
Did you know that there are more than 100 billion neurons in our brain each with the ability to connect to with up to 20,000 other neurons? But did you know that now you can wear one as well? This remarkably clever range of jewellery...
£3.95
Express yourself the thinly-veiled way! This passive-aggressive memo pad lets you clearly, but (somewhat) subtly, address a range of behavioural failures in others including poor attitude and lacklustre hygiene. Great for communication between colleagues and frenemies. Notepad: 50 nifty notes included. Measures 13.4 x 10.3cm.
£10.99
We've all made Freudian Slips, but now it is possible to make Freudian Sips! This mug features the man himself and the line "When you say one thing but mean your mother". Porcelain mug. Measures 9cm high. Comes boxed.
£35.00
Carry it with you always in this beautifully-made bag. All of it. Who doesn't need one? This extra-strong bag is made with great attention to detail. Fully lined in striking yellow with a useful zipped pouch inside. 100% cotton canvas tote bag.Khaki green or denim blue...
£20.00
Did you know that dopamine is directly responsible for the feelings of pleasure, personal satisfaction and even romantic love? A crafty little thing. Now you can wear it as well with this remarkably clever range of jewellery. A lovely gift for anyone related to a chemical...
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Get comfy with Sigmund Freud! Apparently part of Freud's success was due to his famous couch. In times when most therapists used hard, wooden chairs and benches, Freud discovered that nothing inspires better trust in a patient than a good and comfy chaise-longue. Another great...
£9.95
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning, and does not stop until you get into the office" - Robert Frost. Not exactly polite, but to the point! There are times when we just don't want...
£7.99
For when you say one thing but mean your mother. A selection of Freudian sticky notes in a variety of sizes and shapes. Over 300 sticky notes in a hardback cover. Pack measures 8.5 x 11 x 1.5cm.Includes over 300 stickies.
£14.99
Comfort yourself during the unstoppable arrival of Christmas with your favourite drink in this large fine bone china mug. Printed on the front with "Oh BOLLOCKS It's Christmas" and with various vintage Christmas-related images on the back and inside the rim. It won't save you...
£4.99
"Don't do today what you can put off until tomorrow" so the saying goes. But did you know that procrastination and perfectionism go hand in hand? It's not laziness, it's attention to detail! Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled red and gold metal badge....
£18.00
This box knows that colours are connected to the chords of our souls. Many of us haven't owned a box of coloured pencils since we were children; yet no adult life should be without one, because having a range of colours at our fingertips provides...
£20.00
As you know, it is the gaze of others which turns you into an object rather than your self, and which is the only thing that can create shame. Avoid all that and keep 'em out with this excellent doormat bearing the famous quote from...
£3.95
This die-cut card is perfect for fans of the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. Blank inside, it comes with an envelope and a sheet of stickers filled with relevant quotes and traditional messages such as Happy Birthday. Measures 10 x 22cm.Includes sticker sheet.
£13.99
This beautiful (and fun) memory game is based on artist Bryan Nash Gill's best-selling book, Woodcut. Twenty-six distinctive woodcut prints (fifty-two pairs) in a handsome keepsake box make a challenging mental game and a lovely addition to your home. 52 cards, 26 pairs.Comes in a...
£12.00
Gleaming grey matter to set off your outfit and be the talk of the evening. Novelty metal cufflinks presented in a gift box.
£14.99
A set of 3 glass tree ornaments to add a dash of Christmas 'cheer'. Featuring De Beauvoir, Camus and Sartre. Each bauble features a portrait on one side and a suitably cynical quote on the other. Box of 3 ornaments.Each bauble has a diameter of...
£20.00
We all know that caffeine can be easily found in a steamy cup of your favourite brew but did you know that now you can wear it as well? A lovely gift for a caffeine connoisseur or anyone related to a chemical or medical profession. It...
