Psychology, or, A view of the human soul : including anthropology, adapted for the use of colleges / Frederick A. Rauch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rauch, Frederick A. (Frederick August), 1806-1841, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology--Early works to 1850.

Psychology.

Human beings.

Humans.

Homo sapiens (species).

psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Psychology.

Humans.

Genre:

Early works

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : M.W. Dodd, 1844.

Summary:

"The principal object of the author in writing this book, was to render psychology accessible to all classes of readers, for as the inscription on the temple of Apollo was not only intended for some, but for every one approaching it, so the knowledge of man is desirable for every one and not for a few only. The author flatters himself, that he has effected this purpose by using plain language, by following a simple course of thought, by taking all his illustrations from nature, and by comparing constantly the activities of mind with those analogous to it, in nature. With the exception of a few divisions, it is hoped therefore, that the present work may be read by all. A second object of the author was to give the science of man a direct bearing upon other sciences, and especially upon religion and theology. Psychology and theology are connected by their common subject, which is man"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

Difference between man and the animal

Life

Anthropology

Modifications of mind produced by the permanent influence of nature

Of the transient influence of nature upon the mind

The power of the mind over the body

Psychology

Self-consciousness

Mutual relation of body and soul

Personality

Division

Reason

Sensation and the senses

Intellectual conception

On pure thinking

Of will

General nature of will

On desires

On inclination and passion

Emotions.

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (APA PsycNet, viewed August 27, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Rauch, Frederick A. (Frederick August), 1806-1841. Psychology, or, A view of the human soul.

OCLC:

1170302158

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