Sigmund Freud (Psychoanalyst)

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating mental illness and understanding human behavior. He believed that our unconscious mind influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions, often shaped by early experiences and unacknowledged conflicts. Freud introduced concepts such as the id, ego, and superego to explain our inner drives and moral constraints. His work explored dreams, sexuality, and the importance of childhood in personality development. Despite controversies surrounding his theories, Freud's ideas have significantly impacted psychology, art, literature, and our understanding of human relationships.