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English Psychology (Classic Reprint): Hartley, James Mill, Herbert Spencer, a Bain, G. H, Lewes, Samuel Bailey - Couverture souple

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9781330274613: English Psychology (Classic Reprint): Hartley, James Mill, Herbert Spencer, a Bain, G. H, Lewes, Samuel Bailey

Synopsis

Discover how psychology becomes its own science, with clear paths from philosophy to modern study.

This concise, authoritative work traces the history and method of psychology, showing how it evolved from a branch of philosophy into an independent science. It discusses the aims of psychology, the kinds of questions it asks, and the methods it uses to study mind and behavior. The book also surveys major topics within psychology—sensations, the mind’s powers of memory and memory’s relation to instinct, the emotions, and the will—and explains how physiological ideas help ground psychological study.



Readers will encounter a historical perspective on key thinkers and the development of ideas that shaped modern psychology. The text also outlines how psychology relates to other disciplines and how experimental approaches broaden our understanding of human nature.




  • How psychology gained independence from philosophy and what that change means for study and practice

  • Core topics such as senses, intelligence, memory, emotions, and the will

  • The interplay between instinct, memory, and learned behavior

  • A historical overview of influential figures and turning points in the field



Ideal for readers new to psychology and for students seeking a foundational overview of the discipline’s origins and aims.


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