Freud: Genius or Charlatan? (The Latter Certainly Looks the More Probable.)

Scientist or storyteller?

To some he was a visionary anatomist of human nature, to others a talented writer who wove absurd theories into compelling narratives. AC Grayling on the battle over the reputation of Sigmund Freud.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2002/jun/22/socialsciences.gender

One more example of pseudo-science leading society by the nose.