OR
Philosophy & Social Sciences

Otto Rank

Who

Otto Rank · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Psychoanalyst known for theories of the birth trauma and will

When

1884, Vienna, Austria — 1939, New York City, United States

Where

Austria · France · United States

Biography

Otto Rank is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Psychoanalyst known for theories of the birth trauma and will

How & why

Otto Rank was an Austrian psychoanalyst, born to a Jewish family in Vienna, who was one of Sigmund Freud's closest early collaborators before developing his own theories of the 'birth trauma', the will and creativity. He later practiced in Paris and New York and influenced humanistic psychology and social work.

Sources & external links

Verify and go deeper with these external references.

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

Contributions & Sources

Psychoanalyst known for theories of the birth trauma and will

1884

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology