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  1. Sigmund Freud - Wikipedia

    Sigmund Freud[a] (born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for evaluating and …

  2. Sigmund Freud: Theory & Contribution to Psychology

    May 22, 2024 · Sigmund Freud (1856 to 1939) was the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating mental illness and a theory explaining human behavior. Freud believed …

  3. Sigmund Freud | Biography, Theories, Psychology, Books, Works ...

    Sep 25, 2025 · Sigmund Freud, Austrian neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis. Despite repeated criticisms, attempted refutations, and qualifications of Freud’s work, its spell remained powerful …

  4. Sigmund Freud: Theories and Influence on Psychology

    Oct 16, 2025 · Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist born in 1856, is often referred to as the "father of modern psychology." Freud revolutionized how we think about and treat mental …

  5. Freud, Sigmund | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

    Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, was a physiologist, medical doctor, psychologist and influential thinker of the early twentieth century.

  6. Matters of the Mind: A Look Into the Life of Sigmund Freud

    This biography of Sigmund Freud examines the life and contributions of the individual recognized as the progenitor of psychoanalysis, analyzing his significant influence on the fields of …

  7. Freudian Psychology | Psychology Today

    Freudian psychology is based on the work of Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). He is considered the father of psychoanalysis and is largely credited with establishing the field …

  8. Who was Sigmund Freud? - Freud Museum London

    Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was the founder of psychoanalysis, a theory of how the mind works and a method of helping people in mental distress. Freud was born on 6 May 1856 in Freiberg, …

  9. BBC - History - Sigmund Freud

    Read a biography about Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Discover more about his life, works and theories including 'The Interpretation of Dreams'.

  10. Sigmund Freud - Psychoanalysis, Theory, Psychology | Britannica

    5 days ago · Freud’s work on hysteria had focused on female sexuality and its potential for neurotic expression. To be fully universal, psychoanalysis—a term Freud coined in …