Sigmund Freud

Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis.

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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. His theories explored the unconscious mind, early childhood experiences, and their influence on human behavior. Key concepts include the id, ego, superego, dream analysis, and psychosexual development.

Pronunciation

ˈziːɡmʊnd ˈfrɔɪd

Etymology

Sigmund Freud was born in Freiberg, Moravia (now Příbor, Czech Republic), and his name is derived from the Latin 'sigmundus' meaning 'victorious protector'.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

neurologist psychoanalyst

Meronyms — Parts or Components

id ego superego

Indexes

academic philosopher physicist

Albert Einstein
Karl Marx
The Interpretation of Dreams – Sigmund Freud

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