A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology
Diversity of Context, Thought, and Practice
By Richard T. G. Walsh, Thomas Teo, Angelina Baydala | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
In line with the British Psychological Society's recent recommendations for teaching the history of psychology, this comprehensive undergraduate textbook emphasizes the philosophical, cultural and social elements that influenced psychology's development. The authors demonstrate that psychology is both a human (i.e. psychoanalytic or phenomenological) and natural (i.e. cognitive) science, exploring broad social-historical and philosophical themes such as the role of diverse cultures and women in psychology, and the complex relationship between objectivity and subjectivity in the development of psychological knowledge. The result is a fresh and balanced perspective on what has traditionally been viewed as the collected achievements of a few 'great men'. With a variety of learning features, including case studies, study questions, thought experiments and a glossary, this new textbook encourages students to critically engage with chapter material and analyze themes and topics within a social, historical and philosophical framework.
Editions of A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521870764
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521691260
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In line with the British Psychological Society's recent recommendations for teaching the history of psychology, this comprehensive undergraduate textbook emphasizes the philosophical, cultural and social elements that influenced psychology's development. The authors demonstrate that psychology is both a human (i.e. psychoanalytic or phenomenological) and natural (i.e. cognitive) science, exploring broad social-historical and philosophical themes such as the role of diverse cultures and women in psychology, and the complex relationship between objectivity and subjectivity in the development of psychological knowledge. The result is a fresh and balanced perspective on what has traditionally been viewed as the collected achievements of a few 'great men'. With a variety of learning features, including case studies, study questions, thought experiments and a glossary, this new textbook encourages students to critically engage with chapter material and analyze themes and topics within a social, historical and philosophical framework.
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What is A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology about?
In line with the British Psychological Society's recent recommendations for teaching the history of psychology, this comprehensive undergraduate textbook emphasizes the philosophical, cultural and social elements that influenced psychology's development. The authors demonstrate that psychology is both a human (i.e. psychoanalytic or phenomenological) and natural (i.e. cognitive) science, exploring broad social-historical and philosophical themes such as the role of diverse cultures and women in psychology, and the complex relationship between objectivity and subjectivity in the development of psychological knowledge. The result is a fresh and balanced perspective on what has traditionally been viewed as the collected achievements of a few 'great men'. With a variety of learning features, including case studies, study questions, thought experiments and a glossary, this new textbook encourages students to critically engage with chapter material and analyze themes and topics within a social, historical and philosophical framework.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints > Humanistic psychology
Where can I read a sample of A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521870764
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology?
Richard T. G. Walsh, Thomas Teo, Angelina Baydala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521870764) and paperback(ISBN 9780521691260)