Purpose and Cognition: Edward Tolman and the Transformation of American Psychology

ISBN-13: 9781107553156 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 282 str.

David W. Carroll

Opis

The book describes how Edward Tolman developed a theory of purposive behaviour within the behaviourist era of American psychology.

Recenzje

'In sum, this book is rich with Edward C. Tolman's struggles to identify empirical phenomena that pointed future theoretical effort in new directions, as well as their impact on modern cognitive science. It will prove most interesting for the historians and students of the history of psychology, who will enjoy reading a work so well documented and written.' José M. Gondra, Journal of The History of the Behavioral Sciences

Spis treści

Preface; Introduction; 1. Growing up in New England; 2. The Harvard milieu; 3. Out West; 4. A new formula for behaviorism; 5. Purposive behaviorism; 6. The turn toward operationism; 7. 'A concern for social events'; 8. Cognitive maps; 9. The loyalty oath; 10. The legacy of Edward Chace Tolman; References; Index.