History and Philosophy of Psychology

• • The nature and limits of psychology
  • Philosophical and physiological precursors to psychology
  • The emergence of modern scientific psychology
  • Big theories and movements in psychology, such as: psychoanalysis/psychodynamic, Gestalt, behaviorist, humanistic, cognitive, cognitive neuroscience
  • Philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and psychology as a science
  • Psychological theory and methods
  • Philosophical, scientific, social aspects of issues in psychology, e.g., mental illness, therapy, gender, sex, culture, consciousness

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• SWI-PSY20007-Developmental Psychology
• SWI-PSS250 (Not currently available)

• SWI-PSY20006-Cognition and Human Performance
• SWI-PSS240 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject provides students with a broad and eclectic view of the history and philosophy of psychology. It surveys a selection of interesting and influential events, people, and ideas and uses these as a focus to critically examine issues that directly and indirectly shape the discipline as it is practiced today.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Essay (35%)
• Journal (40%)
• Peer Evaluation (25%)

Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21

Next study term: 27 Feb 22 to 29 May 22