Wittgenstein’s Philosophy in Psychology Interpretations and Applications in Historical Context /

• Main Author: Sullivan, Gavin Brent (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
• Series: Palgrave Studies in the Theory and History of Psychology
• Subjects: Psychology.; Ontology.; Philosophy of mind.; Critical psychology.; History of Psychology.; Philosophy of Mind.; Critical Psychology.

This book highlights the importance of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s writings on psychology and psychological phenomena for the historical development of contemporary psychology. It presents an insightful assessment of the philosopher’s work, particularly his later writings, which draws on key interpretatio...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. The Relevance of Wittgenstein’s Philosophy to Psychology
• Chapter 2. A Wittgensteinian Stance on Psychological Methods, Objectivity, Ontology and Explanations
• Chapter 3. Wittgenstein’s Influence and Impact in Areas of Psychology
• Chapter 4. Concluding Remarks: Wittgensteinian Philosophy and the Future of Psychology.