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Mind: A Historical And Philosophical Introduction to the Major Theories
Walmsley Joel
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Description for Mind: A Historical And Philosophical Introduction to the Major Theories
Hardcover. An overview and evaluation of modern psychology's theoretical foundations, this work ranges from Descartes to dynamics in its discussion of such topics as introspectionism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and the varieties of contemporary cognitive science. These theories are examined and assessed as attempts to construct a conception of the person. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 360.
An historical overview and evaluation of modern psychology's theoretical foundations, Mind ranges from Descartes to dynamics in its discussion of such topics as introspectionism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and the varieties of contemporary cognitive science. Throughout, these theories are examined and assessed as attempts to construct an overall conception of the perso--as general theories of human nature.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hackett Pub Co Inc
Number of pages
199
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872208339
SKU
V9780872208339
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About Walmsley Joel
André Kukla is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, where he is also a member of the graduate faculty of the Department of Philosophy. Joel Walmsley is Lecturer in Philosophy, University College Cork.
Reviews for Mind: A Historical And Philosophical Introduction to the Major Theories
Kukla and Walmsley state in their preface that they intend this volume as 'an introduction to the science of psychology for the nonspecialist who isn't afraid to do a little thinking.' This goal is admirably achieved. The authors present viewpoints about the mind held in the various schools of psychological thought. The summary of each major perspective ... Read more