The Routledge Guidebook to James's Principles of Psychology

ISBN-13: 9781138887534 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 364 str.

David E. Leary

Opis

The Routledge Guidebook to James’ Principles of Psychology is an engaging and accesible introduction to an important and monumental text which has greatly influenced the development of psychological science and philosophical pragmatism. Written for readers approaching Principles of Psychology for the first time this guidebook not only places James‘ work within its historical context but also examines the relevance of James‘ work within psychology and philosophy today.

Spis treści

Author’s Preface  List of Abbreviations I. Background  1 Life and Work  2 Substance and Style  3 Evidence and Interpretation  4 Psychology and Philosophy  II. Principles  5 Body and Mind  6 Reflex Action and Thought  7 Perception and Association  8 Imagination and Reasoning  9 Cognition and Emotion  10 Consciousness and Subconsciousness  11 Attention and Will  12 Self and Society  III. Elaborations  13 Belief and Reality  14 The Known and the Unknown  15 Jimmy and Beyond  Appendix: Sources and Treatments  Bibliography  Index

O autorze

David E. Leary is University Professor Emeritus and Dean of Arts and Sciences Emeritus at the University of Richmond, USA.