Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures On Human And Animal Psychology is a book written by Wilhelm Max Wundt, a German physiologist, philosopher, and psychologist who is widely regarded as the founder of experimental psychology. The book is a collection of Wundt's lectures on the subjects of human and animal psychology, which he delivered at the University of Leipzig in the late 19th century.The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on human psychology, while the second part deals with animal psychology. In the first part, Wundt discusses the structure and functions of the human mind, including perception, attention, memory, and imagination. He also explores the relationship between the mind and the body, and the role of consciousness in human experience.In the second part, Wundt examines the behavior and mental processes of animals, including their perception, learning, and emotions. He also discusses the evolutionary origins of animal behavior and the similarities and differences between human and animal psychology.Throughout the book, Wundt emphasizes the importance of empirical research and experimentation in psychology, and he provides numerous examples of experiments and observations to support his theories. He also discusses the philosophical implications of his work, including the nature of consciousness, free will, and the relationship between mind and matter.Overall, Lectures On Human And Animal Psychology is a comprehensive and influential work that provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the workings of the human and animal mind. It remains an important resource for students and scholars of psychology and philosophy.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.