TY  - GEN
AB  - This book highlights the importance of Ludwig Wittgenstein's writings on psychology and psychological phenomena for the historical development of contemporary psychology. It presents an insightful assessment of the philosopher's work, particularly his later writings, which draws on key interpretations hat have informed our understanding of metapsychological and psychological issues. 'Wittgenstein's Philosophy in Psychology' engages with both critics and followers of the philosopher's work to demonstrate its enduring relevance to psychology today. Sullivan presents a novel examination of Wittgenstein's later writings by providing historical detail about the uptake, understanding and use of Wittgenstein's remarks and method in psychology, examining persistent sources of conceptual confusion and showing how to apply his insights in investigations of collectives, social life, emotions, subjectivity, and development.
AU  - Sullivan, Gavin Brent,
CN  - BR38
DO  - 10.1057/978-1-137-45691-5
DO  - doi
ID  - 809305
KW  - Psychology
LK  - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1057/978-1-137-45691-5
N2  - This book highlights the importance of Ludwig Wittgenstein's writings on psychology and psychological phenomena for the historical development of contemporary psychology. It presents an insightful assessment of the philosopher's work, particularly his later writings, which draws on key interpretations hat have informed our understanding of metapsychological and psychological issues. 'Wittgenstein's Philosophy in Psychology' engages with both critics and followers of the philosopher's work to demonstrate its enduring relevance to psychology today. Sullivan presents a novel examination of Wittgenstein's later writings by providing historical detail about the uptake, understanding and use of Wittgenstein's remarks and method in psychology, examining persistent sources of conceptual confusion and showing how to apply his insights in investigations of collectives, social life, emotions, subjectivity, and development.
SN  - 9781137456915
SN  - 1137456914
T1  - Wittgenstein's philosophy in psychology :interpretations and applications in historical context /
TI  - Wittgenstein's philosophy in psychology :interpretations and applications in historical context /
UR  - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1057/978-1-137-45691-5
ER  -