Welcome to the Sigmund Freud biography section. You may choose from several subsections by clicking the links below:

>> Chronology
The main moments in Sigmund Freud's life and work, recorded in chronological order for students and researchers.

>> Biography
There are many biographies of Sigmund Freud, published at various times and in several languages. The most important is certainly the one written by Ernest Jones, one of Freud's closest persons. Our site suggests a different, less historical perspective on Freud's life and work. The first module is dedicated to Sigmund Freud's childhood and will be followed by his school years, etc.

>> The Cocaine Episode
What was the role of cocaine in Freud's life? What was its role in the life of his closest persons? Did Freud discover analgesic effects of cocaine or was he merely content with using it as incentive? Here are a few questions that the article is trying to answer.

>> Freud's Self-analysis
The most important period of the Freud's life is linked with his self-analysis. The discoveries of this period influenced Freud's entire psychoanalytic work.

>> Sigmund Freud and the Psychoanalytic Movement
Sigmund Freud discovered psychoanalysis as part of a long process, by combining clinic observations with theoretical elaboration. Freud's supporters also partially contributed to this process and they soon set a true psychoanalytical movement. What is this movement and what was Freud's relationship with it? - these are issues this article is trying to clarify. AROPA