The Immeasurable Mind by William R Uttal

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Presents an examination of psychology's underlying principles, assumptions, and concepts. This title explores the following key issues: what do we mean by 'science' and can psychology be legitimately described as a science; what are the general principles that should be applied to any science; and, what is the role of mathematics in psychology.

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The Immeasurable Mind by William R Uttal

Presents an examination of psychology's underlying principles, assumptions, and concepts. This title explores the following key issues: what do we mean by 'science' and can psychology be legitimately described as a science; what are the general principles that should be applied to any science; and, what is the role of mathematics in psychology.
"When a person of [Uttal's] standing and orientation takes on the question of the scientific status of psychology, it's worth taking a lookIf you do, you won't be disappointed. Uttal's writing is clear, relatively free of jargon and he has the confidence not to fudge his points of view or his conclusions." -- Metapsychology, Vol. 12, Issue 31, July 29, 2008.
Uttal, William R.: - William R. Uttal wasd Professor Emeritus (Engineering) at Arizona State University, Professor Emeritus (Psychology) at the University of Michigan, and the author of many books, including The New Phrenology: On the Localization of Cognitive Processes in the Brain (MIT Press).
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ISBN 13 9781591025252
ISBN 10 1591025257
Title The Immeasurable Mind
Author William R Uttal
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Prometheus Books
Year published 2007-06-05
Number of pages 289
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