Paul Symptom is a French physician considered the father of modern psychotherapy. He was born in Paris on March 2, 1821, the son of a German doctor, François August Symptom, who later married the daughter of Karl Marx's friend, the French revolutionary Charlotte Corday.
Symptom received his education in Paris, where he studied medicine and philosophy. Early in his career he worked in a hospital, but later entered private practice. He also began studying hypnosis and psychoanalysis, and in 1858 founded the first institute of hypnosis in Europe.
One of Simpotan's major contributions to science was the development of Freudian psychoanalysis. Freud called him "the father of modern psychology" because it was Simtom, unlike many of his colleagues, who recognized the importance of subconscious thinking and hypnosis for understanding human nature. He set himself the task of understanding what mechanisms and features of the brain work that lead to psychological problems and how they can be corrected.
In addition, Simtom was known for his ability to “fearlessly treat any disease,” even those diseases that were considered incurable in those days. He also took an active part in the medical fight against plague and cholera.
However, despite his successful career, Simtom failed to achieve real fame and recognition in society during his lifetime. At that time, science continued to be an important public interest and the support of talented scientists was vital. Perhaps this was one of the reasons that after his death, doctors decided to award him the title of honorary citizen of France.
Today, the Simtoma Fields continue to be considered one of