History of Modern Psychology

Apperception: - the process by which mental elements are organized Aristotle: - Greek philosopher and scientist. He was among the most influential of philosophers in Western history., four elements (earth, water, fire, air) all assume natural positions; believed heavenly body circled the earth Asceticism: - severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons Auguste - Father of Sociology was credited as the founder of sociology, began to analyze the bases of the social order. Stresses that scientific method should be applied to the study of society, but didn't apply it to himself, "the father of sociology", coined the term sociology, envisioned a science of society w/ 2 branches: STATIC AND DYNAMIC Automata: - a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being Berkeley - All we can know is all I experience. Experience is the real world. May have led to Solipsism(solipsism - which is the belief that the self is the only entity that can be known and verified.), Advocate of Idealism Bretano - Degree in philosophy