Theory and History in the Human and Social Sciences: Jan Smedslund’s Legacy for Psychology

Lindstad, Tobias G.; Stänicke, Erik; Valsiner, Jaan

This book explores and provides an overview of the Norwegian psychologist Jan Smedslund's life work on Psycho-logic. His contributions to science have been radical not only in challenging the empirical foundation of psychology, but also in seeking to develop a viable alternative. This book brings together various reflections on his key contributions from the 1960s to the present day.

The volume features three chapters by Jan Smedslund, offering his updated views on psychological science and psychotherapy. It also features contributions from several scholars that critically evaluates his legacy. His seminal ideas are discussed, revised and expanded upon and the questions raised are put in relevant historical and interdisciplinary context.

Respect for Thought is a valuable resource for psychological researchers, historians of psychology, cultural psychologists, critical psychologists, theoretical psychologists, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists,social scientists, philosophers of psychology, and philosophers of science. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-07-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030430658

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-43066-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 422