Fact And Fable In Psychology

By Joseph Jastrow

Book Overview

Fact and Fable in Psychology is a book written by Joseph Jastrow, an American psychologist, and philosopher. The book explores the relationship between science and mythology in the field of psychology. Jastrow examines various psychological phenomena that have been explained through myths and legends and compares them to scientific explanations. He also delves into the history of psychology and critiques some of the theories and practices that have been widely accepted but lack empirical evidence. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of psychology. Part one discusses the history of psychology and how it has evolved over time. Part two examines the myths and legends that have been used to explain various psychological phenomena. Part three explores the scientific explanations of these phenomena and compares them to the myths. Finally, part four discusses the implications of these findings for the future of psychology.Overall, Fact and Fable in Psychology is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to question their assumptions about psychology and the role of mythology in science. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of psychology.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: 1432510649
• ISBN13: 9781432510640
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"