Richard von Krafft-Ebing

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Richard von Krafft-Ebing (pronounced: [ˈʁɪçaʁt fɔn ˈkʁaft ˈeːbɪŋ]) was a German-Austrian psychiatrist and author of the foundational work Psychopathia Sexualis (1886).

Etymology

The name "Krafft-Ebing" is a combination of his birth surname, "Krafft", and his wife's maiden name, "Ebing".

Life and Career

Richard von Krafft-Ebing was born on August 14, 1840, in Mannheim, Germany. He studied medicine at the University of Heidelberg, where he developed an interest in psychiatry. After completing his studies, he worked in various psychiatric institutions in Germany and Austria.

In 1886, Krafft-Ebing published Psychopathia Sexualis, a medical textbook that explored human sexuality and sexual deviation. This work is considered a landmark in the history of sexology and played a significant role in the development of the field.

Krafft-Ebing's work in the field of sexology and his contributions to our understanding of sexual behavior and sexual disorders have had a lasting impact on psychiatry and psychology.

Legacy

Krafft-Ebing's work has had a significant influence on the fields of psychiatry and sexology. His work Psychopathia Sexualis is still referenced in modern studies and discussions on human sexuality and sexual disorders.

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