Introduction The Gestalt theory was pioneered by Max Wertheimer and it emphasizes on a higher-order mix of both the cognitive process and behaviorism. Gestalt theory was instituted in contrast with other psychological theories of the time including molecularism. Nevertheless, Gestalt psychology borrows elements of other pioneering psychologists and philosophers including Ernst Mach, Oswald Kulpe, and Christian von Ehrenfels. The central principle in Wertheimer’s theory is that “the mind forms a global whole with self-organizing tendencies” (Ellis, 1938). Gestalt theory perceives the human understanding as a system that works in tandem with parallelism and pre-perceptions. Other “psychologists who worked on the formulation of gestalt theory include Kurt Koffka and Wolfgang Kohler” (Ellis, 1938). Wertheimer’s school of thought is often broken down into one phrase; “the whole is other than the sum of parts” (American Psychological Association, 2009). This paper is a study of gestalt theory and its founder Max Wertheimer. Max Wertheimer- The Theorist Max Wertheimer was born in Austria, Hungary as the second born child of Rosa and Wilhelm Wertheimer in 1880. Wertheimer’s father worked as a teacher and financier while his mother was a woman who had received an enviable level of education. Consequently, Max Wertheimer grew up in a home where high levels of intellect were valued. In addition, the Wertheimers were devoted religious adherents who actively participated in their Jewish community affairs. As a child, Wertheimer would routinely engage in academic discussions courtesy of his parents. Max’s parents also introduced him to musical instruments such as the violin and the piano. The theorist’s initial interest in philosophy was sparked when his parents gave him a book by Baruch Spinoza. Wertheimer immediately developed a connection with Spinoza’s philosophy and hence his scholarly journey began (American Psychological Association, 2009). Max’s was introduced to formal schooling when he was five years old after he enrolled in a Catholic Elementary school although he was Jewish. Max continued with formal education at the ‘Royal Imperial New City German State School’ where he hoped to gain enough academic credentials to grant him admission to a good university. Max was first enrolled at Charles University where he sought to study law. Later on, Max changed schools and enrolled at the University of Berlin where he began his studies on philosophy and had the chance to collaborate with other notable scholars of the time including Erich Hornbostel, Carl Stumpf, and Georg Muller. As a PhD candidate, Max completed his research on the lie detector at the University of Wurzburg. The theorist got married in 1923 to “Ann Caro, a physician’s daughter with whom he had four children” (American Psychological Association, 2009). After completing his formal studies in 1903, Max started his journey as a scholar and educator. Max’s first job as an academic tutor was at the University of Frankfurt although he took a thirteen-year break to render his services to the Berlin Psychological Institute. In 1929, Max became a full-fledged professor at the Frankfurt University. During the World War I, Max served as a German Captain. After the war came