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OverviewOutline of Theoretical Psychology discusses basic philosophical problems in the discipline and profession of psychology. The author addresses such topics as what it means to be human in psychology; how psychological knowledge is possible and what it consists of; the role of social justice in psychology; and how aesthetic experience could help us to understand the human condition. Proposing possible solutions to a range of such issues, Thomas Teo situates theoretical questions within traditional branches of philosophical inquiry: ontology, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. This book argues that in order to improve psychology as a discipline and in practice, psychologists must reconceive the unit of psychological analysis, looking beyond individual capacity and even experience. By engaging with these basic philosophical problems, Teo demonstrates how psychology can avoid its common pitfalls and continue as a force for resistance and the good. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas TeoPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2018 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781349939169ISBN 10: 1349939161 Pages: 316 Publication Date: 21 April 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Part 1: Ontology-Laden Reflections.- Chapter 2: What is psychology?.- Chapter 3: What does it mean to be human?.- Chapter 4: The “nature” of psychological objects, events, and concepts.- Part 2: Epistemological Concerns.- Chapter 5: The consequences of “positivism” in psychology.- Chapter 6: Social characteristics and knowledge.- Chapter 7: Culture, epochs, and psychological knowledge.- Part 3: Ethical-Political Debates.- Chapter 8: The role of values, power, and money in the psydisciplines.- Chapter 9: Should psychologists care about injustice?.- Chapter 10: Problem-solving versus problem-making in society.- Part 4: Aesthetic Challenges.- Chapter 11: Subjectivity and resistance through aesthetics.ReviewsAuthor InformationThomas Teo is professor of psychology in the Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies of Psychology Program at York University in Toronto, Canada. He is Fellow of the Canadian and American Psychological Association, former editor of the Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology, and former President of the International Society for Theoretical Psychology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |