Theoretical Issues in Psychology: An Introduction

Sacha Bem

ISBN 10: 0803978278 / ISBN 13: 9780803978270

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 1997

About this Item

Anmerkungen / bekritzelt / Stempel; Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. `As will be evident, this is a wide conspectus in textbook mode (cited authors are frequently characterized and ascribed dates). The treatment is generally clear and up-to-date. It is eclectic with a welcome inclusion of European as well as American authors. Positive features are the introductions to and summaries of sections; and the glossary (which will certainly be found useful by students). The English is virtually impeccable. The book is similar in scope to Bechtel's Philosophy of Mind and Philosophy of Science , and my own Conceptual Issues in Psychology , being more comprehensive and less partisan than Bechtel, and more philosophical and less psychological than Valentine. I am in a particularly good position.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theoretical Issues in Psychology: An Introduction
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803978278
• ISBN 13: 9780803978270
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

What is science, and to what extent does psychology exemplify scientific characteristics? What is the mind, and what does psychology have to say about this central object of study? This major new textbook provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the theoretical issues at the heart of contemporary psychology. It reaches across several disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science, and guides the reader through the major issues. Whether explaining key areas of debate such as reductionism, functionalism, relativism, and the nature of consciousness or introducing central figures such as Popper, Kuhn, and Lakatos, this book will be invaluable to those who seek a deeper understanding in psychology. A bold new volume, Theoretical Issues in Psychology is intended for academics and students in psychology, history of psychology, philosophy of science, sociology of science, and philosophy of the mind.

About the Author

Professional interests: Main interests: foundations of empirical research in cognitive and neuro-sciences, philosophy of mind, event-related brain potentials, ecological psychology, reductionism and levels of explanation, theoretical foundations of evolutionary psychology, behavioral genetics, genetic determinism.