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Macnamara, John

 
9780262133524: Through the Rearview Mirror: Historical Reflections on Psychology
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ISBN 10: 0262133520 ISBN 13: 9780262133524
Editorial: MIT Press, 1999

Sinopsis

In this lively book, John Macnamara shows how a number of important thinkers through the ages have approached problems of mental representation and the acquisition of knowledge. He discusses the relevance of these approaches to modern cognitive psychology, focusing on central themes that he believes have strongly influenced modern psychology. This is not a neutral historical survey, but a vehicle for Macnamara's compelling and provocative arguments on the relevance and worth of certain aspects of psychological and philosophical thought.

The historical figures discussed are quite varied—from Plato to Thomas Jefferson to Sigmund Freud—and include numerous Christian philosophers such as Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. The book assumes no previous background in the subject matter; Macnamara often simplifies abstract concepts via homespun examples (many using his beloved dog, Freddie). This is a quirky, engaging book, as well as the last work by a highly influential figure in cognitive psychology.

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John Macnamara is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, McGill University.

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Editorial
MIT Press
Año de publicación
1999
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Inglés
ISBN 10 
0262133520
ISBN 13 
9780262133524
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Número de páginas
316
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