
This work offers a compact yet thorough introduction to the emerging field of experimental psychology at the turn of the twentieth century. Written as a companion to university lectures, it distills the most important theories and findings into clear, concise explanations, supplemented by simple illustrations that make complex ideas approachable. The author deliberately focuses on the essential concepts, leaving detailed laboratory demonstrations to the classroom, while still acknowledging alternative schools of thought.
The Italian translation adds a valuable glossary that matches German technical terms with their Italian equivalents, reflecting the collaborative effort of scholars who helped shape the text. Readers will find a balanced overview of physiological approaches, philosophical considerations, and the practical aims of psychological research. Ideal for students and curious minds alike, the book serves as a handy reference for anyone wishing to grasp the foundations of modern psychology.
Language
it
Duration
~13 hours (756K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2015-04-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1920
Often called one of the founders of modern psychology, he helped turn the study of the mind into an experimental science. His work at Leipzig made the new field feel concrete, measurable, and academically serious.
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