2006-08-25 16:12:07 · 8 answers · asked by Bladez 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
i don't know if we should go so far as to say genius, but he did pioneer psychology. a lot of his methods and theories aren't used any more, but his version of clinical psychology (psychology geared towards ultimately helping the patient) was quite revolutionary, that's why he is still remembered today. actually theories and studies have taken quite different turns from where he was considered an authority
there are a lot of documented case studies from freud (it seems like he documented everything he did). its important to learn from case studies, because we can't exactly go messing around with people's brains, so particular cases can be very valuable to learn from...in that sense, he's very important
2006-08-25 16:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by la wendada 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first, do we really have a general consensus on what a genius is?
freud really contributed a lot to understanding how individuals behave and this helped a lot of people. if that would be enough to call someone a genius, then he really is one.
2006-08-29 15:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by jewel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about genius but I think he had an exploratory mind that was insightful, educated and focused on his field. That does not necessiarly denote genius but it does denote someone who is capable and willing to go out on the limb of the scientific community of the time with respect to offering new theories and observations.
2006-08-25 16:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, he brought up a lot of good ideas that are still used and pulled apart today. Was he completely right? I'd have to say no since I don't have "penis envy" or whatever the heck...
But, as a psychologist, it was his job to look at things differently and create new questions. So, at that, he was a genius.
2006-08-25 16:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i will relate, because of the fact I even have scientific melancholy. even with the shown fact that, that's no longer the only reason I disagree with multiple Freud's theories. even however he looks to rigidity repressed sexual needs, while it is composed of the unconscious innovations, objectives, and etc I could desire to accept as true with him. (additionally, I do like his theory of the identity, ego, and superego.)
2016-12-11 15:32:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's theories are awesome!! Even now psycologists have trouble disagreeing with his stupidest thoery.
He really knew himself and his own mind...
2006-08-25 16:22:51 · answer #6 · answered by mefromparadise 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he was nuttier than a fruit cake..
2006-08-25 16:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was a nut!
2006-08-25 16:22:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♪Meg♪ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋