History and Philosophy of Psychology is a lively introduction to the historical development of psychology. Its distinct inclusion of ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies offers students a uniquely broad view of human psychology.
Whilst covering all the major landmarks in the history of psychology, the text also provides students with little-known but fascinating insights into key questions â?? such as whether Freud really cured his patients; what was nude psychotherapy; and were the early psychologists racist?
Encourages students to explore the philosophical and theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology
Explores key theoretical ideas and experiments in detail, with background to their development and valuable suggestions for further reading
About the Author
Man Cheung Chung is Professor of Psychology at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates. He has a strong interest in philosophical psychology and has published widely in health and clinical psychology. His publications include Phenomenology and Psychological Science (with P.D. Ashworth, 2006) and Reconceiving Schizophrenia (with K.W.M. Fulford & G. Graham, 2007).
Michael E. Hyland is Professor of Health Psychology at Plymouth University. His interests span theoretical psychology, health psychology, and theory development in health psychology. His publications include Recent Trends in Theoretical Psychology (with W. Baker, R. Hezewijk, & S. Terwee, 1990) and Asthma Management for Practice Nurses (1998). He is also author of The Origins of Health and Disease (2011).
Features
Integrates the history and philosophy of psychology in an original style by including ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies
Encourages readers to explore the philosophical and theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology
Provides a lively and interesting introduction to the subject for students
Incorporates a comprehensive list of classic books written by influential psychologists and philosophers in each chapter
Explores key theoretical ideas and experiments in detail, with background to their development and valuable suggestions for further reading
