The Principles of Psychology

The Principles of Psychology Volume 1 complete with William James' original notes illustrations tables and charts clarifying the theory described and arguments made. Appearing in 1890 The Principles of Psychology was a landmark text which established psychology as a serious scientific discipline. William James' compiled a convincing lengthy and broad thesis devoting detail and vigorous analysis in every chapter. The text's comprehensiveness and superb presentation played a pivotal role in bringing the science of mental health closer toward the scholarly mainstream. The entire book is set out intuitively: there are two volumes each of which has a certain number of chapters. While some chapters have sub-sections James is careful not to make his textbook dry or convoluted in organisation. Each chapter introduces discusses and concludes on a particular subject - whether it be the role of psychology as an academic and medical discipline or the various functions of the human brain.