An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, Freud developed theories on the unconscious mind, defense mec... View More

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, Freud developed theories on the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and dream interpretation. His work profoundly influenced psychology, psychiatry, and the study of human behavior. View Less

A widely translated Austrian writer and biographer, Zweig was known for his psychological novels, historical biographies... View More

A widely translated Austrian writer and biographer, Zweig was known for his psychological novels, historical biographies, and essays. His works, such as The World of Yesterday, captured the cultural and political changes in pre-war Europe. View Less

A philosopher of science, Popper is best known for his theory of falsifiability, which argues that scientific theories s... View More

A philosopher of science, Popper is best known for his theory of falsifiability, which argues that scientific theories should be testable and open to refutation. His work laid the foundation for modern scientific methodology and critical rationalism. View Less

An Austrian-British economist and political philosopher, Hayek is known for his work on free-market economics and the ro... View More

An Austrian-British economist and political philosopher, Hayek is known for his work on free-market economics and the role of prices in conveying information. He won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974 for his contributions to economic theory. View Less

A neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor, Frankl developed logotherapy, which posits that the search for mean... View More

A neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor, Frankl developed logotherapy, which posits that the search for meaning is the primary human drive. His book Man’s Search for Meaning remains a cornerstone in existential psychology. View Less

An Austro-Hungarian journalist and political activist, Herzl is regarded as the father of modern political Zionism. His ... View More

An Austro-Hungarian journalist and political activist, Herzl is regarded as the father of modern political Zionism. His vision led to the formation of the Zionist movement, ultimately influencing the creation of Israel. View Less

A biologist and Augustinian monk, Mendel’s experiments with pea plants established the fundamental principles of hered... View More

A biologist and Augustinian monk, Mendel’s experiments with pea plants established the fundamental principles of heredity, later known as Mendelian genetics. Though overlooked during his lifetime, his work became the foundation of modern genetics. View Less

An Austrian politician, Kurz became Austria’s youngest chancellor at the age of 31, serving two non-consecutive terms.... View More

An Austrian politician, Kurz became Austria’s youngest chancellor at the age of 31, serving two non-consecutive terms. His tenure was marked by conservative policies and controversies, including a perjury conviction in 2024. View Less

A theoretical physicist, Schrödinger formulated the Schrödinger equation, a key equation in quantum mechanics. He also... View More

A theoretical physicist, Schrödinger formulated the Schrödinger equation, a key equation in quantum mechanics. He also introduced the famous Schrödinger's cat thought experiment to illustrate quantum superposition. View Less

A Swiss physician and alchemist, Paracelsus revolutionized medicine by emphasizing chemical treatments over traditional ... View More

A Swiss physician and alchemist, Paracelsus revolutionized medicine by emphasizing chemical treatments over traditional herbal remedies. He is considered a pioneer of toxicology and coined the phrase “the dose makes the poison.” View Less