Thought And Things V1: A Study Of The Development And Meaning Of Thought, Or Genetic Logic (1906) - Hardcover

Baldwin, James Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1436559480 ISBN 13: 9781436559485

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

""Thought and Things V1: A Study of the Development and Meaning of Thought, or Genetic Logic"" is a book written by James Mark Baldwin, originally published in 1906. The book explores the relationship between thought and things, specifically examining the development and meaning of thought. Baldwin uses the concept of ""genetic logic"" to explain how thought processes evolve and change over time. He argues that the development of thought is closely tied to the development of language and social interaction. The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between thought and things. Part one focuses on the nature of thought and its relationship to reality. Part two examines the role of language in shaping thought processes. Part three explores the social and cultural factors that influence the development of thought, and part four looks at the relationship between thought and action. Overall, ""Thought and Things V1"" is a fascinating exploration of the complex relationship between human thought and the world around us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

James Mark Baldwin was an American philosopher and psychologist who helped start-up the department of psychology at Princeton University. He later on went to Johns Hopkins University where he was professor of psychology and philosophy. He is well noted for his work in the field of developmental psychology particularly the Baldwin Effect. He is the author of numerous books including Thought and Things, Mental Development in the Child and the Race, and Story of the Mind.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436559480
• ISBN 13: 9781436559485
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 284