Alexander Bain : philosopher of mind /

Alexander Bain was once Britain's greatest philosopher of mind. Author of 'The Senses and the Intellect' (1855) and 'The Emotions and the Will' (1859), he articulated a comprehensive theory of the human mind, integrating cognitive, developmental, and evolutionary psychology...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Zimmerman, Aaron Z.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2026]
Zusammenfassung:
Alexander Bain was once Britain's greatest philosopher of mind. Author of 'The Senses and the Intellect' (1855) and 'The Emotions and the Will' (1859), he articulated a comprehensive theory of the human mind, integrating cognitive, developmental, and evolutionary psychology with neuroscience and philosophy. John Stuart Mill utilized Bain's theory of moral judgment to clarify and defend utilitarianism. Charles Darwin leaned on Bain's theory of conscience to explain the evolution of morality. William James used Bain's texts to teach philosophy of mind at Harvard, launching psychology as an independent department of inquiry within American universities. Mill is still celebrated for his analyses of liberalism and utilitarianism. Darwin remains famous for his theory of natural selection. And James is well known as the father of both pragmatism and empirical psychology in America. Bain stands behind these accomplishments, his role unacknowledged.
Umfang:
1 online resource.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780191888151
DOI:
10.1093/9780192595362.001.0001
Schlagworte:
Bain, Alexander, > 1810-1877.
Mill, John Stuart, > 1806-1873.
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