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The Principles Of Psychology, Vols 1-2
By William James
Length62h 3m
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This edition of William James' masterwork, The Principles of Psychology, contains his original notes, illustrations, tables and charts which clarify the theory described and arguments made.
Appearing in 1890, The Principles of Psychology was a landmark text which established psychology as a serious scientific discipline. William James' compiled a convincing, lengthy and broad thesis, devoting detail and vigorous analysis in every chapter. The text's comprehensiveness and superb presentation played a pivotal role in bringing the science of mental health closer toward the scholarly mainstream.
The entire book is set out intuitively: there are two volumes, each of which has a certain number of chapters. While some chapters have sub-sections, James is careful not to make his textbook dry or convoluted in organisation. Each chapter introduces, discusses and concludes on a particular subject - whether it be the role of psychology as an academic and medical discipline, or the various functions of the human brain.
Well-read and familiar with the books of his forerunners, William James nevertheless bristles with originality. Although the reader might be tempted to set aside the book for fear of it being outdated, this attitude is unjustified: the ideas pioneered by James remain as intellectually fresh and thought provoking as they did at the conclusion of the 19th century. The one area of the book belonging firmly in the past - namely the neurological experiments upon animals - stands distinct from the remainder of the principle text.
Although the science of psychology has progressed enormously since William James published this book, The Principles of Psychology remains a supplementary text in many psychology courses in universities around the world. Concepts which James established, and his personal work on the spiritual element of human psychology, have and continue to inspire new books and theses by professionals and scholars in the field.
William James also summarizes and presents the ideas of other, earlier figures working in the field, some of whom he admires, others he considers with disdain. All however receive hearing and citation in The Principles of Psychology. The aim for retrospective richness, as well as breadth across every major subject important in the field, further sets this textbook apart.
Unlike other, abridged versions of The Principles of Psychology, this edition contains the entire text together with the many drawings and diagrams James appended in an effort to communicate better his notions. His notes are also present, and are organised and appended at the conclusion of each chapter for the reader to conveniently reference.
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Publish dateAug 23, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2CHAPTER I. THE SCOPE OF PSYCHOLOGY
3CHAPTER II. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN (pt. 1)
4CHAPTER II. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN (pt. 2)
5CHAPTER III. ON SOME GENERAL CONDITIONS OF BRAINACTIVITY
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6CHAPTER IV. HABIT
7CHAPTER V. THE AUTOMATON-THEORY
8CHAPTER VI. THE MIND-STUFF THEORY
9CHAPTER VII. THE METHODS AND SNARES OF PSYCHOLOGY
10CHAPTER VIII. THE RELATIONS OF MINDS TO OTHER THINGS
11CHAPTER IX. THE STREAM OF THOUGHT (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER IX. THE STREAM OF THOUGHT (pt. 2)
13CHAPTER X. THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF SELF (pt. 1)
14CHAPTER X. THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF SELF (pt. 2)
15CHAPTER X. THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF SELF (pt. 3)
16CHAPTER XI. ATTENTION (pt. 1)
17CHAPTER XI. ATTENTION (pt. 2)
18CHAPTER XII. CONCEPTION
19CHAPTER XIII. DISCRIMINATION AND COMPARISON (pt. 1)
20CHAPTER XIII. DISCRIMINATION AND COMPARISON (pt. 2)
21CHAPTER XIV. ASSOCIATION
22CHAPTER XV. THE PERCEPTION OF TIME
23CHAPTER XVI. MEMORY
24CHAPTER XVII. SENSATION
25CHAPTER XVIII. IMAGINATION
26CHAPTER XIX. THE PERCEPTION OF 'THINGS.' (pt. 1)
27CHAPTER XIX. THE PERCEPTION OF 'THINGS.' (pt. 2)
28CHAPTER XX. THE PERCEPTION OF SPACE (pt. 1)
29CHAPTER XX. THE PERCEPTION OF SPACE (pt. 2)
30CHAPTER XX. THE PERCEPTION OF SPACE (pt. 3)
31CHAPTER XXI. THE PERCEPTION OF REALITY
32CHAPTER XXII. "REASONING."
33CHAPTER XXIII. THE PRODUCTION OF MOVEMENT
34CHAPTER XXIV. INSTINCT (pt. 1)
35CHAPTER XXIV. INSTINCT (pt. 2)
36CHAPTER XXV. THE EMOTIONS
37CHAPTER XXVI. WILL (pt. 1)
38CHAPTER XXVI. WILL (pt. 2)
39CHAPTER XXVII. HYPNOTISM
40CHAPTER XXVIII. NECESSARY TRUTHS AND THE EFFECTS OF EXPERIENCE (pt. 1)
41CHAPTER XXVIII. NECESSARY TRUTHS AND THE EFFECTS OF EXPERIENCE (pt. 2)
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