Kierkegaard and the Rise of Modern Psychology Contributor(s): Klempe, Sven Hroar (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138511412 ISBN-13: 9781138511415 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | History - Psychology | Experimental Psychology - Philosophy | Metaphysics |
Dewey: 198.9 |
Physical Information: 276 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern |
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Publisher Description: This book investigates the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard's (1813�1855) contributions to our understanding of psychology. In Kierkegaard's historical context, psychology was challenged from both scientific and philosophical perspectives. Kierkegaard considered psychology a core discipline central to his understanding of metaphysics as well as theology. The first part examines Kierkegaard and experimental psychology, focusing on Kierkegaard's work explicitly referring to psychology. The second part considers psychology in terms of the German Enlightenment, including Kant's rejection of psychology as a science. The third part discusses how to understand Kierkegaard's psychology today, calling attention to his continuing impact on modern psychology and modern science. Kierkegaard's conception of psychology remains relevant for any discussion of the role of today's psychology. In tracing psychology's evolution after Kant and Kierkegaard, the author finds the discipline has followed two main paths. The dominant path follows Kant's ideals about science, while the other, much narrower trail, has its origin in Kierkegaard. |