Wittgenstein's philosophy in psychology : interpretations and applications in historical context / Gavin Brent Sullivan.

Unlimited

Authorized users

Can lend chapters, not whole ebooks

Wittgenstein's philosophy in psychology : interpretations and applications in historical context / Gavin Brent Sullivan.

9781137456915 (electronic book)
1137456914 (electronic book)
1137456906
9781137456908

London : Palgrave Macmillan, [2017]

©2017

English

1 online resource.

10.1057/978-1-137-45691-5 doi

BR38

150.1

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.

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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access limited to authorized users.

text file PDF

Description based on print version record.

Palgrave studies in the theory and history of psychology.

Online Resources > Ebooks
All Resources