Bøger af Edward Thorndike

The Human Nature Club: An Introduction To The Study Of Mental Life is a book written by Edward Thorndike and originally published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the study of mental life, exploring the ways in which humans think, feel, and behave. Thorndike's work focuses on the idea that human behavior is a product of both nature and nurture, and he examines the ways in which both biological and environmental factors influence mental processes.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of mental life. The first section focuses on the basic principles of mental life, including perception, attention, and memory. Thorndike then goes on to explore the ways in which mental processes are influenced by biological factors such as genetics and the nervous system.The second section of the book examines the social and cultural factors that shape human behavior. Thorndike explores the ways in which culture, social norms, and individual experiences influence mental processes and behavior. He also examines the role of language in shaping mental life, and the ways in which different languages can influence thought and perception.Overall, The Human Nature Club: An Introduction To The Study Of Mental Life is a seminal work in the field of psychology, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. Thorndike's insights into the ways in which nature and nurture interact to shape mental life continue to inform modern psychological research, making this book an important contribution to the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A consolidated record of Edward L. Thorndike's theoretical and empirical contributions to the comparative psychology of learning. His approach is systematic and comprehensive experimentation using a variety of animals and tasks, all within a laboratory setting.