Sigmund Freud, Psychoanalysis, and Its Cultural Influences
Category: Special Projects
Sponsor: Dr. Tim Maxwell
Psychology major Rachael Newberry will explore the native culture of one of the field’s most prominent leaders, Dr. Sigmund Freud. He is best known for his complex and controversial theories of human personality. In Austria, she will visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, which is housed in his former apartment and workspace. The museum also offers lectures on Freud’s theories, which will give Newberry a unique perspective on how his theories are presented in his homeland. “I also plan on exploring the culture of Germany and Austria while abroad to better understand Freud’s environment and external influences,” she said. The atrocities of WWI had a strong influence on Freud’s theories about the existence of an inborn aggressive drive, so Newberry will also visit battle sites and museums that focus on the war in Germany and Austria.