The Psychology of Aristotle, The Philosopher

A Psychoanalytic Therapist's Perspective
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-32860-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 499 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 ar

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ierodiakonou, Charalambos

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Gesundheitspsychologie

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