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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254680803321

Autore

Araujo Saulo de Freitas

Titolo

Wundt and the Philosophical Foundations of Psychology [[electronic resource] ] : A Reappraisal  / / by Saulo de Freitas Araujo

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-26636-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (276 p.)

Disciplina

150

Soggetti

Cognitive psychology

Philosophy of mind

Cognitive Psychology

Philosophy of Mind

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Logical Theory of Mind: Wundt’s Early Psychological Project -- Chapter 3. The Grundzüge and the Abandonment of the Unconscious -- Chapter 4. The Idea of a Scientific Philosophy -- Chapter 5. Wundt’s Mature Project of a Scientific Psychology -- Chapter 6. Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book reassesses the seminal work of Wilhelm Wundt by discussing the history and philosophy of psychology. It traces the pioneering theorist’s intellectual development and the evolution of psychology throughout his career. The author draws on little-known sources to situate psychological concepts in Wundt’s philosophical thought and address common myths and misconceptions relating to Wundt’s ideas. The ideas presented in this book show why Wundt’s work remains relevant in this era of ongoing mind/brain debate and interest continues in the links between psychology and philosophy. Featured topics include: Theoretical and philosophical foundations of Wundt’s early work in scientific psychology. Wundt’s conception of scientific philosophy in relation to his theory of knowledge. The epistemological dimensions of Wundt’s final project in scientific psychology. Wundt and the Philosophical Foundations of Psychology is a valuable resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students in cognitive and related



psychology and philosophy disciplines. ----- “Saulo Araujo raises Wundt scholarship to a new level. This book is the splendid result of intensive studies of the entire Wundt oeuvre.” Horst Gundlach Heidelberg, Germany “Saulo Araujo, in his study of Wundt’s philosophy and psychology, is as remarkable for the breadth and depth of his scholarship as he is for the clarity of his writing.” Rand B. Evans Emeritus Professor of Psychology, East Carolina University “A milestone, this book serves to establish an advanced level in Wundt studies. Araujo presents a reconstruction of Wundt’s epistemology and philosophy of psychology and corrects misunderstandings in the reception of Wundt’s essential thoughts.” Jochen Fahrenberg Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Freiburg, Germany.