Abraham H MaslowAbraham H. Maslow (1908-1970) was an American psychologist and one of the founders of humanistic psychology. Best known for his hierarchy of needs theory, Maslow sought to understand not only psychological illness but the conditions under which indivduals flourish. His work helped shift the discipline toward the study of motivation, creativity, and self-actualization, influencing psychology, education, and organizational theory. Read More Read Less