Annotated Bibliography Freud

Annotated Biography

Feist, J., Feist, G., Roberts, T. (2013). Theories of Personality (8th ed.). New York, NY: The Mcgraw-Hill Company

Sigismund Schlomo Freud, better known as Sigmund Freud, was born May 6, 1856, in Freiberg, Moravia. He was raised by his Jewish parents the majority of his life in Vienna. Studies of Freud show that he was an Atheist. Sigmund Freud is considered to be the father of psychoanalysis, and he is best known for tracing most all psychological problems back to sexual issues. There are many controversies over his theories in the field of psychology, however Freud inspired many people throughout the world, and there are many followers of his theories. We find changes in psychoanalysis, and many of his principles are present in theories of the field today. One of the ultimate achievements in the human history is his discovery of psychoanalysis.

Roazen, P. (2000). What Kind of Man was Freud? Society, 37, 6, (p.74-81).

Paul Roazen wrote about Sigmund Freud in “What Kind of Man is Freud?” (2000). Roazen gives his interpretation of Freud as a “debunker that pointed out some of the most disturbing aspects of human nature”. He felt that Freud showed a predominantly grim, stoic outlook on mankind and was convinced that humans were capable of terrible and horrific things. Roazen felt that Freud ranked as a great unmasker, meaning an individual not easily taken in by the mere espousal of high principles. Freud saw no possibility of equality; however he did see potential of jealousy, violence and evil sins that human beings are capable of thinking and doing (Roazen, 2000, p.75).

In the promotion of his studies and life workings, Freud could be very ruthless. He was determined to establish his works in history, attracting other theorist with his theories. He believed that he had “created a science of the unconscious, one that might not be immediately palatable, but which in the long run would win out”. Roazen suggests, “A less...