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Syllabus
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History of
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Psy 5950: History of Psychology, 3 credit hours
The historical and philosophical foundations of
contemporary psychology are examined in this course.
The major emphasis concerns the evolution of
psychology as a natural science. Our historical survey begins with a review
of the primary philosophical antecedents to psychology, from ancient Greek
philosophers to 17th-19th century proponents of Rationalism and Empiricism.
We will also examine
early studies of
physiology and their influence on the establishment of psychology as an
experimental science as well as Darwin's influences in shaping modern
psychology. The majority of this course
is devoted to studying the development and progression of the different
schools of thought that have delineated modern psychology over the past 120
years.
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