Psychologist · 1856 – 1939
Sigmund Freud
Created psychoanalysis, developed influential theories of the unconscious, dreams and the structure of the mind (id, ego and superego), and pioneered talk therapy as a treatment for psychological distress.
Major Works
- The Interpretation of Dreams (1899)
- Civilization and Its Discontents (1930)
Impact Analysis
Whether accepted or contested, Freud put the unconscious at the centre of how the modern world understands the mind, dreams, childhood and human motivation.
Historical influence score: 86/100
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