Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What do we know about Sigmund Freud's theories?
Position4 of 5

All that we can know is that they are now irrelevant

This position holds that all we can really say about Freud's theories is that they are now irrelevant. It argues most of his beliefs have been disproved or superseded, and that his ideas no longer apply to modern psychology, which has long since moved beyond his framework.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Freud’s beliefs do not apply to modern-day psychology
    Amongst the psychologists of today, Freud’s work is dismissed as both incorrect and damaging. His treatments only worsened clients’ conditions and marginalized certain populations, particularly women.