Psychology: Briefer Course by William James
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| Author | James, William, 1842-1910 |
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| Title | Psychology: Briefer Course |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Psychology: Briefer Course" by William James is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an abridged version of James's larger text, "Principles of Psychology," and aims to present key psychological concepts and theories in a more accessible format for classroom use. The book emphasizes psychology as a natural science, focusing on the understanding of states of consciousness that includes sensations, emotions, and cognitive functions. The opening of the text introduces the author’s intention for the book and outlines the fundamental approach to psychology as a study of states of consciousness based on physiological conditions. James critiques older rational psychology, suggesting a more integrated view where mental states are not isolated from physical conditions, encapsulating the idea that all mental activities are connected with bodily responses. He presents psychology as operating within the framework of natural sciences and provides an overview of its methodological foundations by stressing the importance of examining consciousness through its relationship with neural processes. This introductory portion establishes a framework for the subject matter he will delve into throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55262 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 518 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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