Sigmund Freud: Father of Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)was a practicing physician and graduate of Vienna Medical School. After becoming well trained in medicine, he became interested in mental disorders. Freud has a wide variety of theories and in the 21st century there is much controversy over whether the theories are credible or not. Although his theories are controversial, his work is significant throughout the world and he has become the father of psychoanalysis. Sigmund …showed first 75 words of 1797 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1797 total…central theme of psychoanalysis. (Wollheim) There is much controversy today over his theories. He was well educated and has interesting ideas but who to say that is true. This paper was just a look into his life, his theories, and his impact on society. Works Cited Badcock, Christopher. Essential Freud. New York: Basil Blackwell, 1988. Storr, Anthony. Freud. Oxford: Oxford University, 1989. Wollheim, R. Freud. Fontana, 1971. Jones, E. Sigmund Freud: Life and Work (3 vols). Basic Books. 1953-1957.