Many believe to be the father of modern psychiatry and psychology and the only psychiatrist of any worth. He is certainly the most well known figure, perhaps because sex played such a prominent role in his system. There are other psychologists, however, whose theories demand respectful consideration. Erik Erickson, born Eric Homburger, whose theories while not as titillating as 's, are just as sound. This paper will compare the two great men and their systems. In addition, this paper will argue that offers the more useful foundation for unde ....