The influence of the German-language culture on Freud's thought.

The main influences on Freud's thought of German language writers, philosophers, scientists have been surveyed. Two inner conflicts in Freud's life have also been discussed: a dependency conflict and a conflict between Freud's wishes to be a creative writer and a scientist. An inner tension produced by these conflicting wishes remained, and Freud's ability to combine both gifts is reflected in the unique character of the theories and procedures he developed.