Wittgenstein's philosophy in psychology : interpretations and applications in historical context / Gavin Brent Sullivan.
2017
BR38
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Wittgenstein's philosophy in psychology : interpretations and applications in historical context / Gavin Brent Sullivan.
ISBN
9781137456915 (electronic book)
1137456914 (electronic book)
1137456906
9781137456908
1137456914 (electronic book)
1137456906
9781137456908
Published
London : Palgrave Macmillan, [2017]
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©2017
Language
English
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10.1057/978-1-137-45691-5 doi
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BR38
Dewey Decimal Classification
150.1
Summary
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.
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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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Palgrave studies in the theory and history of psychology.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Relevance of Wittgenstein’s Philosophy to Psychology
Chapter 2. A Wittgensteinian Stance on Psychological Methods, Objectivity, Ontology and Explanations
Chapter 3. Wittgenstein’s Influence and Impact in Areas of Psychology
Chapter 4. Concluding Remarks: Wittgensteinian Philosophy and the Future of Psychology.
Chapter 2. A Wittgensteinian Stance on Psychological Methods, Objectivity, Ontology and Explanations
Chapter 3. Wittgenstein’s Influence and Impact in Areas of Psychology
Chapter 4. Concluding Remarks: Wittgensteinian Philosophy and the Future of Psychology.