Centrality of History for Theory Construction in Psychology

Autori

• Sven Hroar Klempe

Parametri

• 263 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Psicologia

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This book provides a thorough examination of the relevance of history to psychology, questioning its significance for psychologists in teaching, research, theory, and practice. The future of humanities subjects is currently under intense scrutiny, and the chapters present arguments from psychologists that enhance the quality of discussion, reinforcing the importance of the history of psychology within the broader psychological landscape. A key question arises: should the history of psychology primarily serve contemporary psychology, or should it contribute to our understanding of historical knowledge and its implications for humanity? If the former is assumed, how is this justified? Are these justifications rooted in philosophical reasoning, or are they influenced by social and political dynamics within academia? The contributors illustrate the connection between historical inquiry and present-day practices, covering topics such as the relationship between the history of psychology and feminism, its impact on research assessment and curriculum, the intersection of the history of science and psychology, the metalanguage of psychology, and case studies in theory construction. This volume will appeal to psychologists, professors, graduate students, and scholars in the human sciences.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2018

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