James F. Brennan delivers a fascinating account of the long history of Psychology. Without ignoring the influences of ancient Eastern traditions of Asia on Western notions of soul and existence, and starting from the pre-Socratic philosophers of the 6th century BC, the author examines psychological systems up to the present day, with particular emphasis on contemporary post-systematic trends in cognitive science, neuroscience, developmental, social psychology, and personality theory.
With simplicity and clarity, he situates the birth, transformation, journey, and evolution of psychological ideas within their respective socio-cultural contexts, highlighting their philosophical, scientific, and social significance, their coherence and opposition, their dialectical relationship, and their dynamic perspectives.
A classic book in the English-speaking literature, now in its sixth edition, it is considered ideal for teaching the History of Psychology and its Systems at the university level. It is aimed at the scholar, student, and teacher of psychology, as well as professionals and specialists who practice or are related to it. Valuable also for the general reader, the book helps them understand psychology as a science and become familiar with its concepts.
Manufacturer
- Author
- James F. Brennan
- Publisher
- Topos
- Original Title
- History and Systems of Psychology
- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
- History and systems
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 596
- Release Date
- 4/2009
- Publication Date
- 2009
- Dimensions
- 17x24 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789606863127
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