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William James: a contradiction
Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences
|April 1, 1977
Summary
This study identifies a key contradiction within William James's seminal work, Principles of Psychology. The research explores the implications of this inconsistency and its impact on understanding James's psychological theories.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- History of Science
Background:
- Analysis of William James's Principles of Psychology.
- Examination of internal contradictions within the text.
Discussion:
- Exploration of the consequences stemming from the identified contradiction.
- Investigation into the dating of specific psychological concepts in James's work.
- Analysis of James's ambivalent stance towards Helmholtz's contributions.
Key Insights:
- A significant contradiction exists in William James's Principles of Psychology.
- The dating of certain psychological aspects within James's work is ambiguous.
- William James exhibited ambivalence towards Hermann von Helmholtz.
Outlook:
- Further research into the historical context of James's psychological theories.
- Re-evaluation of the influence of Helmholtz on James's thought.
- Deeper analysis of the impact of these contradictions on psychological discourse.