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Understanding human thought and behavior through history.

This book offers a comprehensive view of how human psychology has evolved over the ages, from prehistoric societies to modern times. It delves into the various spiritual and philosophical systems that have attempted to explain human consciousness, as well as the emergence of empirical science and the development of modern psychotherapeutic techniques. Overall, this book is a great read for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of psychology.

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ISBN: 9781789502138
Authors: Anne Rooney
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Date of Publication: 2020-03-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Psychology, History, Science
Goodreads rating: 3.44
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The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water- Sigmund Freud From Socrates to Carl Jung and Descartes to Daniel Dennett, this illustrated book brings together the threads that have made up psychology, from the musings of the Ancient Greeks to the findings of functional MRI scanning. Explained in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, it explores various key approaches, including structuralist, functionalist, behaviourist, psychodynamic, humanist, cognitive, and biological. It is a narrative of how we have tried to approach the very core of our being - of what makes us ourselves. Topics include: • The ghost in the machine - the search for the mind and how it relates to the body • Models of madness - attempts to categorize and treat mental illness • Artificial intelligence • Mind and matter - how modern neurology sheds new light on the workings of the mind • PsychoanalysisABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Fundamentals Series explains fascinating and far-reaching topics in simple terms. Designed with rustic, tactile covers and filled with dynamic illustrations and fact boxes, these books will help you quickly get to grips with complex topics that affect our day-to-day living.
 

Understanding human thought and behavior through history.

This book offers a comprehensive view of how human psychology has evolved over the ages, from prehistoric societies to modern times. It delves into the various spiritual and philosophical systems that have attempted to explain human consciousness, as well as the emergence of empirical science and the development of modern psychotherapeutic techniques. Overall, this book is a great read for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of psychology.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.