A History Of Psychology: Ancient And Patristic (1912)

By George Sidney Brett

Book Overview

A History of Psychology: Ancient and Patristic is a book written by George Sidney Brett and originally published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of psychology, focusing specifically on the ancient and patristic periods. Brett's work is divided into two main sections, each of which explores the major developments and theories of psychology during a specific time period.The first section of the book covers the ancient period, beginning with the ancient Egyptians and moving through the Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. Brett examines the contributions of key figures such as Aristotle, Plato, and St. Augustine, and explores the ways in which their ideas about the mind and human behavior influenced later thinkers.The second section of the book focuses on the patristic period, which covers the years between the 1st and 8th centuries AD. During this time, Christian theologians and philosophers were developing their own theories about the nature of the mind and the soul. Brett examines the works of influential figures such as St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. John of Damascus, and explores their ideas about the relationship between the mind and the divine.Throughout the book, Brett provides detailed analysis and commentary on the various theories and ideas presented by these thinkers, and offers insights into the historical and cultural contexts in which they emerged. A History of Psychology: Ancient and Patristic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of psychology, philosophy, or religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164039806
• ISBN13: 9781164039808
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"