Freud Is Not Dead
Annie Stenftenagel
“Freud is NOT Dead”
“He was wrong about so many things, but he was wrong in such interesting ways. He pioneered a whole new way of looking at things.” Freud changed the world. His ideas and his theories about human behavior and psychology have left a footprint on our world similar to that of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. James Hansell, a University of Michigan psychologist, captures this idea in his brilliant two-line depiction of the late, great, Freud. I find Freud and the work he did fascinating. I did not, however, understand the severity of his inaccuracy. The fact of the matter is, the magnititude of information and knowledge gained in this science is incredible. Freud was instigator, his genius, no matter how wrong, was revolutionary.
This article brings to attention one of the most famous names in psychology. This article serves to educate the everyday American about the monumental impact Freud had on our daily life. Jerry Adler successfully explains, that while a lot of Freud’s data and theories dealing with psychoanalysis have been disproven, he pushed psychology into entirely complex and unchartered territory, the unconscious mind. Theorist, philosopher, therapist, Freud brought unique yet controversial ideas to the table, and thank heaven’s he did. From the unconscious mind, to the invention of psychoanalysis, from the importance of dreams, to the vitality of childhood to character, his contribution has an intricate under weaving in almost everything we do.
I had no idea before reading this article that Freud’s ideas about women’s sexuality included the idea that, “women are incomplete men”. What a relief that these have since been proven, wholeheartedly wrong. I normally find myself becoming annoyed and aggressive about people who create ridiculous ideas based on prejudices. Freud however, did not receive this same disapproval from me. I think this is because when I read about his idea on this specific subject, I was humored, and
“Freud is NOT Dead”
“He was wrong about so many things, but he was wrong in such interesting ways. He pioneered a whole new way of looking at things.” Freud changed the world. His ideas and his theories about human behavior and psychology have left a footprint on our world similar to that of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. James Hansell, a University of Michigan psychologist, captures this idea in his brilliant two-line depiction of the late, great, Freud. I find Freud and the work he did fascinating. I did not, however, understand the severity of his inaccuracy. The fact of the matter is, the magnititude of information and knowledge gained in this science is incredible. Freud was instigator, his genius, no matter how wrong, was revolutionary.
This article brings to attention one of the most famous names in psychology. This article serves to educate the everyday American about the monumental impact Freud had on our daily life. Jerry Adler successfully explains, that while a lot of Freud’s data and theories dealing with psychoanalysis have been disproven, he pushed psychology into entirely complex and unchartered territory, the unconscious mind. Theorist, philosopher, therapist, Freud brought unique yet controversial ideas to the table, and thank heaven’s he did. From the unconscious mind, to the invention of psychoanalysis, from the importance of dreams, to the vitality of childhood to character, his contribution has an intricate under weaving in almost everything we do.
I had no idea before reading this article that Freud’s ideas about women’s sexuality included the idea that, “women are incomplete men”. What a relief that these have since been proven, wholeheartedly wrong. I normally find myself becoming annoyed and aggressive about people who create ridiculous ideas based on prejudices. Freud however, did not receive this same disapproval from me. I think this is because when I read about his idea on this specific subject, I was humored, and