- History and Systems of Psychology

Catalog description

This course examines major issues in psychology as they have been addressed throughout its history, from the writings of the Greek philosophers to 20th and 21st century theories and experimental investigations. These issues include mind-body relations; processes of knowledge acquisition such as perception and learning; nature and nurture; the nature of mind and consciousness; characteristics of human motivation and personality; and the nature of thought and memory. The philosophy of scientific inquiry in relation to the field of psychology is also considered. Many issues considered connect to the current states of modern psychology. The course is a unifying experience for psychology majors.