The Principles of Psychology
by William James
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeA grounded, serious non-fiction book: slow-burning and smart. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About This Book
The Principles of Psychology is a monumental text in the history of psychology, written by William James and published in 1890. There were four methods in James' psychology: analysis (i.e. the logical criticism of precursor and contemporary views of the mind), introspection (i.e. the psychologist's study of his own states of mind), experiment (e.g.
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- William James
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- 1890
- Pages
- 897
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