Rationality within Modern Psychological Theory: Integrating Philosophy and Empirical Science

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Rationality within Modern Psychological Theory examines the rational and irrational dimensions of human nature and of the psyche and logos. Harold combines the traditionally divided views of classical philosophy’s affirmation of the existence of intellect and modern psychology’s emphasis on immanent psychological factors over rational, transcendent relations. By accepting the power of being in an adequate relation to reality, while still admitting the manifold ways that people evade truth and reality, psychologists will be able to emphasize the power of an individual to establish a truthful relation with reality. This book is recommended for scholars of psychology and philosophy. Contents Acknowledgments 1 Delimiting and Defining Terms 2 Methods of Psychological Investigation 3 The Objective and Transcendent Dimensions of Human Nature 4 Negative Psychology 5 Going Beyond Empiricism 6 Going Beyond Empiricism 7 Positive Psychology 8 The Conscious Self with Its Powers of Intellect, Will, and Heart 9 Skinner on Freedom and Causality 10 How a Broad Metaphysical Context Benefits Psychology 11 Psychologism 12 The Psychology of Authenticity and Self-Fulfillment 13 Nothing Secret, Nothing Hidden Selected Bibliography Index About the Author