The Psychology of Aristotle, The Philosopher

Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-1-85575-811-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 280 g

In this book, the author collects and discusses views and ideas of the ancient philosopher Aristotle which have psychological interest and compares them with today's theories. First, the soul-body problem is presented showing that Aristotle accepts a psychosomatic unity theorizing the human being in a holistic approach. Then the mental functions are described according to the aristotelian definitions, together with their interactions.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Geschichte der Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Philosophische Psychologie, Logotherapie, Existenzanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface -- Soul–Body -- The soul–body problem (psyche–soma) -- Mental Functions -- Sense-perception -- Thought and judgement -- Volition (will) and psychomotor function -- Affect (mood) -- Memory -- Consciousness—dreams -- Nutrition and reproduction -- Formation of the Personality -- The gifts of Nature -- The effects of the environment -- The responsibility of one's Self -- Special characteristics according to age and gender -- Interpersonal Relations -- Family relations -- Friendship -- Erotic love -- Psychoanalytic Concepts and Aristotle's Psychology -- Some basic psychoanalytic concepts -- Narcissism—self-love -- Pleasure (hedone)

Über Autor(innen)

Charalambos Ierodiakonou