The Routledge guidebook to James's Principles of psychology / Leary E. David.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leary, David E., author.

Series:

The Routledge guides to the great books

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

James, William, 1842-1910. Principles of psychology.

James, William.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2018.

Summary:

"The Routledge Guidebook to James's Principles of Psychology is an engaging and accessible introduction to a monumental text that has influenced the development of both psychological science and philosophical pragmatism in important and lasting ways. Written for readers approaching William James's classic work for the first time as well as for those without knowledge of its entire scope, this guidebook not only places this work within its historical context, it provides clear explications of its intertwined aspects and arguments, and examines its relevance within today's psychology and philosophy.Offering a close reading of this text, The Routledge Guidebook to James's Principles of Psychology is divided into three main parts: Background; Principles; Elaborations. It also includes two useful appendices that outline the sources of James's various chapters and indicate the parallel coverages of two later texts written by James, an abbreviated version of his Principles and a psychological primer for teachers. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this influential work."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

part Part I Background

chapter 1 Life and work

chapter 2 Substance and style

chapter 3 Evidence and interpretation

chapter 4 Psychology and philosophy

part Part II Principles

chapter 5 Mind and body

chapter 6 Habit and thought

chapter 7 Perception and conception

chapter 8 Imagination and memory

chapter 9 Cognition and emotion

chapter 10 Consciousness and subconsciousness

chapter 11 Attention and will

chapter 12 Self and others

part Part III Elaborations

chapter 13 Belief and reality

chapter 14 Known and unknown

chapter 15 Publication and beyond

chapter 16 Epilogue and prologue.

ISBN:

1-315-71404-3

1-317-49981-6

9781315714042

OCLC:

1014365840