Elements Of Folk Psychology: Outlines Of A Psychological History Of The Development Of Mankind (1916)

By Wilhelm Wundt

Book Overview

Elements of Folk Psychology: Outlines of a Psychological History of the Development of Mankind is a book written by Wilhelm Wundt and published in 1916. The book provides an overview of the history of psychology, specifically focusing on the development of folk psychology. Folk psychology refers to the common-sense beliefs and theories that people use to understand themselves and others. Wundt's book explores the origins of folk psychology, tracing its development from early human societies to modern times. He argues that folk psychology is an essential part of human culture and has played a significant role in shaping the way people think about themselves and others. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of psychology, including the contributions of philosophers and scientists throughout history. The second part focuses on the development of folk psychology, including its origins in early human societies and its evolution over time. The third part examines the relationship between folk psychology and modern psychology, including the ways in which modern psychology has influenced folk psychology and vice versa. Overall, Elements of Folk Psychology is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the history of psychology and the development of human thought. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of psychology or the evolution of human culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164108395
• ISBN13: 9781164108399
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"