Psychoanalysis, Scientific Method and Philosophy: A Symposium (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sidney Hook

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331623218 ISBN 13: 9780331623215

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed examination of psychoanalysis as a scientific theory, exploring its historical roots and philosophical implications. The author, a leading psychoanalyst, offers a comprehensive overview of the field, including its methods, concepts, and major theoretical developments. The book discusses the relationship between psychoanalysis and other scientific disciplines, such as biology and philosophy, and examines the strengths and limitations of psychoanalysis as a method of understanding human behavior. The author argues that psychoanalysis offers a unique and valuable perspective on the human mind and that its insights have had a profound impact on our understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others.

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About the Author

Sidney Hook, who died in 1989, was senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He was long identified with the development of the philosophy department of New York University. He is well known for his writings on epistomology, ethics, Marxism, pragmatism, and educational theory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331623218
• ISBN 13: 9780331623215
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 386