Textbook Of Psychology

By William James

Book Overview

The Textbook of Psychology, written by William James and first published in 1892, is a comprehensive and influential work in the field of psychology. James was a prominent American philosopher and psychologist, and his book covers a wide range of topics related to the study of the human mind and behavior.The book is divided into three main parts: the first part covers the foundations of psychology, including topics such as sensation, perception, attention, and memory. The second part delves into the study of emotions, will, and instinct, while the third part focuses on the higher mental processes, such as reasoning, imagination, and creativity.Throughout the book, James emphasizes the importance of empirical observation and experimentation in the study of psychology. He also explores the philosophical implications of psychology, including the relationship between mind and body, free will, and determinism.The Textbook of Psychology is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an important resource for students and scholars of psychology, philosophy, and related fields. It remains a classic work in the history of psychology and a foundational text for the discipline.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: 1167022122
• ISBN13: 9781167022128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"