A Beginner's Psychology by Edward Bradford Titchener
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"A Beginner's Psychology" by Edward Bradford Titchener is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introductory guide to the field of psychology, aimed specifically at those who are new to the subject. Titchener approaches psychology with an analytical lens, emphasizing the importance of understanding foundational concepts and methodologies within the discipline. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to create a resource that
reflects his own learning experiences within psychology many years prior. Titchener discusses the significance of adopting a scientific attitude, which is distinct from common sense, and highlights the need for careful observation in understanding the mind's processes. He elaborates on the differences between science and everyday values, emphasizing psychology's focus on empirical facts rather than subjective meanings. This section sets the stage for a systematic exploration of the subject, preparing readers to engage deeply with the theories and practices that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Titchener, Edward Bradford, 1867-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15026892 |
| Title | A Beginner's Psychology |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51442 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 696 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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