£8.99
What would happen if you tested a different self-help book each month, and followed their advice to the letter? Thankfully Marianne Power has done it so that we don't have to, and this book is the simultaneously hilarious and poignant result. Paperback, 352 pages.Measures 19.7...
£35.00
Every day we have a choice of the attitudes we adopt towards the challenges ahead: pessimism or optimism. Both are legitimate, both are a valuable approach to our problems and joys - and both have been given a place on this bag. Depending on how...
£2.75
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...
£5.99
The six pencils in this set all feature really un-motivational messages such as 'False hope is better than no hope'. All rather entertaining if not not very productive... 6 HB pencils in a themed box.Pack measures 19 x 6 x 1.5 cm.
£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...
£14.99
Communicado! contains 30 large-format cards — many just waiting to be personalised — that allow you to say exactly what you mean to your friends, family, co-workers and the world in general. Display them in your home or office, or post them to a deserving...
£2.90
Love? There's a neuropeptide for that. Measures 18 x 13 cm.Comes with bright blue envelope.Blank inside.
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Some words are disctictively Freudian so here's a Magnetic Poetry kit full of words that celebrate the most famous psychiatrist of all time. This kit includes words like ego, id, neurosis and fixate. Over 240 words and word fragments. Boxed. Word tile height is 1cm. Pack size...
£20.00
An unusual history of sight and seeing over 500 million years, this book explores how humans have repeatedly invented new ways in which to see their surroundings - from fire, to mirrors, lightbulbs, photography and smartphones. As Far As The Eye Can See follows the...
£35.00
Are we all privately haunted by a fear that we’re freakishly odd? The only people we can mistake for ordinary, however, are those we don’t yet know very well. From close up, we are all gloriously compulsive, over-anxious, confused and bizarre. This is no reason...
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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...
£11.95
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...
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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. Tin measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
£2.75
This entertaining parody of phrenology: 'there is more expression in the foot than in the head' is adapted from a series of sixteen coloured etchings from the 1820s in the Wellcome Collection. Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12 cm.Comes with 120gsm recycled...
£2.75
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
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...
£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...
£8.95
Advertise your approval of the simplicity, value and decency of universal health care. Present Indicative will donate £1 to the 38 Degrees Campaign for every one of these mugs sold. Porcelain mug. Measures 9cm high. Image is printed on both sides.
£6.99
The brute facts of life are bleak: suffering, misunderstanding, loneliness, death. But that’s no reason to be glum; indeed, the dark backdrop makes our laughter and celebration of what is good all the more important. This badge honours a unique accomplishment: that of wearing one’s...
£3.50
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...
£8.95
The perfect ice-breaker for parties, these coasters will help your guests really get to know each other. Based on the famous ink-blot tests by Rorschasch, these coasters feature beautiful ink patterns with the potential to be mind-blowing. 10 card coasters each measuring 9.5 x 9.5cm. ...
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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...
£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...
£24.95
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...
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They really don't, you know - It's not just you. Wear your doubt on your clothing with this great metal pin. Black enamel pin.Measures 2.2 cm across.
£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...
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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...
£3.50
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.
£6.00
This philosophical badge can be worn on a coat or scarf or you can attach it to your bag! A great gift for any philosopher. Enamel pin badge. Measurements: 4 cm x 0.8 cm.
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If you like the things to be "just so" and are quite particular about how your veggies should be cut, in what shape, how thin/thick, and in how many pieces, then this little accessory will be a perfect addition to your kitchen gear. Featuring clearly...
£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...
£2.50
Send some undiluted joy to your chemist buddies. This cards image is of a little bottle of undiluted joy. Comes with white envelope.Measurements: card: 15 cm x 15 cm, Envelope: 15.5 cm x 15.5 cm.
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Feeling under the weather? Probably your serotonin levels are a bit low. Did you know that this crafty little compound is directly responsible for controlling your mood, sleep patterns and even learning abilities? Now you can wear it as well with this remarkably clever range...
£12.00
Defence Mechanism, The Pleasure Principle, Gratitude, Transitional Object, Projection, Sublimation. The School of Life has packed six embossed pencils and a booklet of definitions in a buckram-finish box, with a leaflet which perfectly explains what the words mean and why they matter. An ideal combination...
£24.00
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
This passport-sized notebook will transport your imagination by unlocking the deepest recesses of your unconscious mind. The notebook includes a book of tips for safe travel through the unconscious as well as many blank ruled pages for notes and memos about your travels. 64 lined...
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The distinctive bearded figure of Freud, made into a fantastic finger puppet, which also doubles as a fridge magnet. Measures 10 cm tall. A fridge Magnet which is also a finger puppet.
£12.00
Finally a chance to make an honest admission of some truly sobering realities. Send one to a friend with a dark sense of humour, or share with a family member resistant to being jollied along. Frame one, perhaps, and put it on your desk as...
£40.00
This perfect storage box will keep important things safe and thus save you from losing your mind. Based on a Mr Fowler's famous phrenology head, this is a brilliant way to avoid forgetting where your keys are. Measures15.5 x 15.5 x 28.5 cm.Porcelain.Comes boxed. ...
