History and Philosophy of Psychology

<i>History and Philosophy of Psychology</i> is a lively introduction to the historical development of psychology. Its distinct inclusion of ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies offers students a uniquely broad view of human psychology.<br /> <ul> <li>Whilst covering all the major landmarks in the history of psychology, the text also provides students with little-known but fascinating insights into key questions â?? such as whether Freud really cured his patients; what was nude psychotherapy; and were the early psychologists racist?</li> <li>Encourages students to explore the philosophical and theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology</li> <li>Explores key theoretical ideas and experiments in detail, with background to their development and valuable suggestions for further reading</li> </ul>