Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt (August 16 1832-August 31 1920) was a German medical doctor, psychologist, physiologist, and professor who is, along with William James, regarded as the father of psychology. In 1879, Wundt founded the one of first formal laboratory for psychological research at the University of Leipzig, and the first journal for psychological research in 1881. Biography Formative years Wundt was born in Neckarau, a town near Mannheim, the son of a Lutheran pastor. As a child, Wundt wa… (More on Wundt)