Through the Rearview Mirror: Historical Reflections on Psychology - Couverture rigide

Macnamara, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0262133520 ISBN 13 : 9780262133524

Editeur : Bradford Books, 1999

Synopsis

In this lively book, John Macnamara shows how a number of important thinkers through the ages have approached problems of mental representation and the acquisition of knowledge. He discusses the relevance of these approaches to modern cognitive psychology, focusing on central themes that he believes have strongly influenced modern psychology. This is not a neutral historical survey, but a vehicle for Macnamara's compelling and provocative arguments on the relevance and worth of certain aspects of psychological and philosophical thought.

The historical figures discussed are quite varied—from Plato to Thomas Jefferson to Sigmund Freud—and include numerous Christian philosophers such as Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. The book assumes no previous background in the subject matter; Macnamara often simplifies abstract concepts via homespun examples (many using his beloved dog, Freddie). This is a quirky, engaging book, as well as the last work by a highly influential figure in cognitive psychology.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John Macnamara is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, McGill University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bradford Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0262133520
• ISBN 13: 9780262133524
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 316
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible