Sigmund Freud (in contrast)

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating mental disorders by exploring the unconscious mind. He proposed ideas like the id, ego, and superego to explain human behavior and personality, focusing on how early childhood experiences shape us. Freud emphasized the influence of repressed thoughts and desires, often related to sexuality and aggression, on mental health. His theories sparked both interest and controversy, influencing psychology, literature, and culture, but they also faced criticism for lacking empirical support and being overly focused on sexuality.