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Guardian Science Book Club

The Science Book Club of United Kingdom newspaper the Guardian, is currently discussing Stephen Jay Gould’s volume, The Mismeasure of Man. Gould’s book, published in 1981 and revised in 1996 in response to Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray’s...

Published Fri, Nov 13 2009 1:13 PM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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The Evolution of Charles Darwin

In a four part series which begins airing today, CBC Radio’s Ideas explores the development, reception, and legacy of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, a volume celebrating the 150th anniversary of its publication this year. Produced...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2009 9:01 PM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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“Strong Psychological Continuity” in T&P

In the August issue of Theory & Psychology, philosopher and historian of psychology John C. Greenwood argues that early American psychology was based on the notion of “strong psychological continuity.” Greenwood, of the Philosophy Department...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2009 7:06 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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The Role of History in Science

In the latest issue of the Journal of the History of Biology philosopher of science Richard Creath (pictured at right) discusses “The role of history in science.” For those interested in the history of psychology, Creath’s article can...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 8:24 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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Levi-Strauss Dies at 100

Claude Levi-Strauss — the French structuralist anthropologist who was a leading light of the 1950s and 1960s — has passed away at the age of 100. Here are obituaries by Le Monde and by the New York Times. According to the Times, “Levi...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 9:26 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

Filed under: General, News, anthropology, sturcturalism, Levi-Strauss

Update: Baby Einstein DVDs to be refunded

Breaking News: Two years ago, in August 2007, AHP reported the finding that “infants don’t learn language well from instructional videos.” This has since led to legal claims against Walt Disney Corporation and its Baby Einstein DVD product...

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 12:01 PM by Advances in the History of Psychology

Filed under: News, Journals, education, development, Resources, children, gifted, genius, Books

New Issue of JHBS

A new issue of the Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences just been released online. Included in the October issue of the journal is an article detailing how post-World War II social scientists, associated with the United Nations Educational...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 9:18 PM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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Fechner Day!

According to legend, on this date in 1850, Gustav Theodor Fechner arose from his sleep armed with wholly new method to attack the problem studying the mind. Instead of relying on introspective reports of what was going on in people’s minds, scientists...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 8:12 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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Happy 150th Birthday John Dewey!

150 years ago today influential American philosopher, educator, and psychologist John Dewey was born. Over the course of his 92 years, Dewey made significant contributions to a number of fields. Dewey’s predominant philosophical and psychological...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 9:19 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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Early Wundt on Emotion

The April 2009 issue of the Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences includes an article by Claudia Wassmann (U. Paris I) entitled “Physiological Optics, Cognition and Emotion: A Novel Look at the Early Work of Wilhelm Wundt.”...

Published Sat, Oct 17 2009 6:53 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

Filed under: General, emotion, James, Wundt, Journals

cfp: History & Philosophy of Psychology, BPS

The following is a call for papers from the History & Philosophy of Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society: British Psychological Society History & Philosophy of Psychology Section Annual Conference 2010 30th March – 1st April...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 6:09 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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New Issue: JHN

The October issue of the Journal of the History of Neurosciences (JHN) has just been released online. The issue features four original articles, as well as a piece of neuroscience history trivia. Among the topics covered in this issue of JHN are the public...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 1:45 PM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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Advances in the Future of Psychology?

So, perhaps this has little to do with the history of psychology, but it sure is fun (and healthy too!) There’s more here. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 11:54 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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Conference on German & Italian Psychology

A conference entitled “The Historical Relations between German and Italian Psychology in an International Framework”will be held in Rome this week (15-16 Oct). The conference is being sponsored by the Istituto Italiano di Studi Germanci, in...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 10:51 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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History in APS Observer

Two short pieces on the history of psychology can be found in recent issues of the Association for Psychological Science’s Observer, the Association’s in house magazine. The first piece is part of a regular section in the Observer, “The...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 9:27 AM by Advances in the History of Psychology

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The Evolution of Charles Darwin

“Strong Psychological Continuity” in T&P

The Role of History in Science

Levi-Strauss Dies at 100

Update: Baby Einstein DVDs to be refunded

New Issue of JHBS

Fechner Day!

Happy 150th Birthday John Dewey!

Early Wundt on Emotion

cfp: History & Philosophy of Psychology, BPS

New Issue: JHN

Advances in the Future of Psychology?

Conference on German & Italian Psychology

History in APS Observer