Outlines Of The History Of Psychology

By Max Dessoir

Book Overview

""Outlines of the History of Psychology"" is a comprehensive book written by Max Dessoir, which provides a detailed overview of the evolution and development of psychology as a scientific discipline. The book covers the period from ancient times to the early 20th century, exploring the key ideas, theories, and individuals that have shaped the field of psychology over the years. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or school of thought in psychology. The first chapter discusses the origins of psychology in ancient Greece, while the subsequent chapters cover the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, the emergence of experimental psychology in the 19th century, and the various schools of psychology that emerged during this time. Throughout the book, Dessoir provides detailed biographical information about the key figures in psychology, including their major contributions to the field and their impact on the development of psychology as a science. He also discusses the various debates and controversies that have shaped the discipline over the years, such as the nature vs. nurture debate and the debate over the validity of psychoanalytic theory. Overall, ""Outlines of the History of Psychology"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of psychology, providing a comprehensive overview of the major developments and figures in the field.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: 1163100358
• ISBN13: 9781163100356
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"