Mental Science: A Compendium of Psychology and the History of Philosophy

By Alexander Bain

Book Overview

Mental Science: A Compendium of Psychology and the History of Philosophy is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Bain. The book is a detailed study of the human mind, its functioning, and its evolution throughout history. It covers various topics related to psychology, including perception, attention, memory, imagination, and reasoning. The book also delves into the history of philosophy, exploring the works of prominent philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, and Kant. It examines their theories on the mind and how they have influenced the development of modern psychology. Bain's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both students and scholars of psychology and philosophy. He presents complex ideas in a straightforward manner, using examples and illustrations to aid in understanding. Overall, Mental Science: A Compendium of Psychology and the History of Philosophy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the human mind and the evolution of psychological thought.1868. This volume was designed as a textbook for high schools and colleges. This treatise contains a systematic exposition of mind, and a history of the leading questions in mental philosophy. The exposition of mind contains the leading positions; and a sufficient number of examples were provided to make them understood. In regard to the controverted questions, Mr. Bain entered fully into the history of opinion, so as to exhibit the different views, both formerly, and at present, entertained on each. Divided into four books entitled: movement, sense and instinct; intellect; emotions; will.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116139219X
• ISBN13: 9781161392197
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 566 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"