History and Philosophy of Psychology

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By Man Cheung Chung and Michael E. Hyland

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History and Philosophy of Psychology by Man Cheung Chung and Michael E. Hyland presents an exploration of the key ideas and debates that have shaped the development of psychology as a distinct science. It traces the historical roots of psychological thought while examining philosophical issues that have influenced its evolution. The book provides insights into the philosophical underpinnings of psychological concepts and methods, making it a compelling read for those interested in the theoretical foundations of psychology.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the exploration of psychological concepts through philosophical lenses and enjoy tracing the development of psychological theories over time. It offers an insightful fusion of historical context and philosophical inquiry, great for those intrigued by the intersection of these disciplines.

History and Philosophy of Psychology

History and Philosophy of Psychology introduces students to the historical development of psychology and encourages them to explore the theoretical and philosophical implications. Distinct from other books on the history of psychology, the authors include ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies.

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History and Philosophy of Psychology is a lively introduction to the historical development of psychology. Its distinct inclusion of ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies offers students a uniquely broad view of human psychology.

Whilst covering all the major landmarks in the history of psychology, the text also provides students with little-known but fascinating insights into key questions — such as whether Freud really cured his patients; what was nude psychotherapy; and were the early psychologists racist?

Encourages students to explore the philosophical and theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology.

Explores key theoretical ideas and experiments in detail, with background to their development and valuable suggestions for further reading.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405179461

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 798g

Pages: 408

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About the Author

Man Cheung Chung is Professor of Psychology at ZayedUniversity in the United Arab Emirates. He has a strong interest inphilosophical psychology and has published widely in health andclinical psychology. His publications include Phenomenology andPsychological Science (with P.D. Ashworth, 2006) andReconceiving Schizophrenia (with K.W.M. Fulford & G.Graham, 2007). Michael E. Hyland is Professor of Health Psychology atPlymouth University. His interests span theoretical psychology,health psychology, and theory development in healthpsychology. His publications include Recent Trends inTheoretical Psychology (with W. Baker, R. Hezewijk, &S. Terwee, 1990) and Asthma Management for Practice Nurses(1998). He is also author of The Origins of Health andDisease (2011).