Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud
Author • Foreword6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939 · Citizen of Austria24
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Austrian neurologist known as the founding father of psychoanalysis
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What is Sigmund Freud best known for?
Sigmund Freud is widely recognized as the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. His theories on the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the interpretation of dreams profoundly influenced psychology, psychiatry, and Western thought.
Which of Freud's works should a new reader start with?
For readers new to Freud, "The Interpretation of Dreams" is often considered his magnum opus and a foundational text, though it can be dense. A more accessible starting point might be "Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis" or "Civilization and Its Discontents," which offer broader overviews of his theories.
Did Sigmund Freud write under any other names?
Sigmund Freud did not use any known pen names; all of his published works are attributed directly to him.