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The Story of the Mind
EAN : 9791041986002
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EAN : 9791041986002
Paru le : 16 févr. 2024
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- EAN13 : 9791041986002
- Réf. éditeur : 334819
- Date Parution : 16 févr. 2024
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 148
- Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:11 mm
- Poids : 270gr
- Résumé : "The Story of the Mind" by James Mark Baldwin delves into the intricate science of psychology, exploring the mind's evolution, function, and its manifestations across different species. Baldwin begins by emphasizing the universality of the mind, not limited to humans but extending to animals, thus broadening the scope of psychological study. He outlines the foundational principles of introspective psychology, which involves examining one's own mental processes to understand the mind's workings. This method is transformative as it provides direct insights into mental activities, forming the basis for further scientific exploration. Baldwin categorizes mental processes into three primary functions: reception, action, and feeling. Reception involves the senses and the mind's ability to perceive, remember, and imagine. Action is guided by thought and feeling, leading to behavior influenced by motor suggestion and will. Feeling, on the other hand, encompasses the emotional responses and sentiments that arise from mental activities. The text also explores animal psychology, highlighting the role of instinct and imitation in animal behavior. Baldwin discusses the theories of instinct, contrasting the reflex theory, which attributes instincts to complex reflex actions, with the view that some instincts may have originated from intelligent adjustments to the environment. He emphasizes the importance of imitation as an instinctive behavior that aids in learning and adaptation. Baldwin's work underscores the interconnectedness of mental processes and the evolutionary continuity between humans and animals. By examining the mind through various lenses, including introspection, animal behavior, and the influence of social and environmental factors, Baldwin provides a comprehensive overview of psychological science.
- Biographie : James Mark Baldwin est un philosophe et psychologue américain, fondateur du premier journal de psychologie scientifique The Psychological Review et éditeur du journal scientifique très influent Psychological Bulletin. Baldwin, à l'instar de William James, est principalement connu pour ses travaux théoriques.
