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The Principles of Psychology is an 1890 book about psychology by William James, an American philosopher and psychologist who trained to be a physician before going into psychology.
The Principles of Psychology William James • Volume I • Chapter 1. The Scope of Psychology • Chapter 2. The Functions of the Brain • Chapter 3. On Some General Conditions of Brain Activity • Chapter 4. Habit • Chapter 5. The Automaton Theory • Chapter 6. The Mind−Stuff Theory • Chapter 7. The Methods and Snares of Psychology ...
This book provides a foundation to the principles of psychology. It draws upon the natural sciences, avoiding metaphysics, for the basis of its information.
Aug 2, 2018 · THE SCOPE OF PSYCHOLOGY. Psychology is the Science of Mental Life, both of its phenomena and of their conditions. The phenomena are such things as we call feelings, desires, cognitions, reasonings, decisions, and the like; and, superficially considered, their variety and complexity is such as to leave a chaotic impression on the observer.
Sep 5, 2006 · The principles of psychology. Evidence reported by scanner-scott-cairns for item theprinciplesofp01jameuoft on Jul 31, 2006; visible notice of copyright and date; stated date is 1918; not published by the US government; a copyright renewal record could not be found.
The Principles of Psychology. William James (1890) Volume 1. Preface. Chapter 1. The Scope of Psychology. Chapter 2. The Functions of the Brain. Chapter 3. On Some General Conditions of Brain Activity. Chapter 4. Habit. Chapter 5. The Automaton Theory. Chapter 6. The Mind-Stuff Theory. Chapter 7. The Methods and Snares of Psychology. Chapter 8.
The publication in 1890 of William James’s acknowledged masterpiece marked a turning point in the development of psychology as a science in America. The Principles of Psychology also became a source of inspiration in philosophy, literature, and the arts....
