Excerpt from The Relations of Structural and Functional Psychology to Philosophy
That the biological idea of function is applicable in a general way to the life of consciousness is hardly open to question. The precise lines of classification sometimes employed in biology, e. G., functions of adjustment to the external environment, func tions of internal organic metabolism, functions of reproduction, etc., may not be immediately available, but the general biological notion of organic activity certainly requires no essential transformation. The point which does, however, warrant a few words concerns the Structural implications of certain psychological terms commonly employed to indicate functions, for example, judgment. As the main point, which we desire to bring out in the remainder of the paper, does not hinge upon this con sideration, we shall dismiss the matter with a somewhat cursory comment.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the relationship between philosophy and psychology, arguing that the latter has become increasingly independent of the former due to its growing alignment with biology. The author traces the historical development of this shift, showing how the concept of the mind as an organism has led to the emergence of a 'mental anatomy' and 'mental physiology' within psychology. However, the author contends that psychology cannot fully account for consciousness without considering its functional aspects, such as judgment and attention. This functional psychology, the author argues, inevitably overlaps with the traditional concerns of logic, ethics, and aesthetics, which are typically considered philosophical disciplines. The book concludes by exploring the relationship between psychology and metaphysics, arguing that a functional psychology cannot avoid addressing the ultimate nature and validity of knowledge. By demonstrating the interconnectedness of psychology and philosophy, this book challenges traditional disciplinary boundaries and offers a fresh perspective on the nature of mind and consciousness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333198756_0
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