Alfred Binet

The Mind and the Brain (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book is a prolonged effort to establish a distinction between what is called mind and what is called matter. Nothing is more simple than to realise this distinction when you do not go deeply into it; nothing is more difficult when you analyse it a little. At first sight, it seems impossible to confuse things so far apart as a thought and a block of stone; but on reflection this great contrast vanishes, and other differences have to be sought which are less apparent and of which one has not hitherto dreamed.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 239
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. August 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783751981798
• Artikelnr.: 59979396

Autorenporträt

Alfred Binet (July 8, 1857 - October 18, 1911), a pioneering figure in psychology, is best known for his work on intelligence and the development of the first practical IQ test, the Binet-Simon scale, which he created in collaboration with his colleague Théodore Simon. Born in Nice, Binet embarked on a diverse educational path before turning his attention fully to psychology. His broader research interests were vast, covering topics from educational psychology to hypnosis. Binet's significant contribution to the field, 'The Mind and the Brain' (1907), provides insightful exploration into the relationship between psychical and physical processes. This work showcases Binet's interest in cognitive processes and the development of higher-order thinking. Binet is often hailed for his child-centric educational theories, which he expounded upon materially, marking a clear departure from the strictly physical interpretation of psychology prevalent during his time. While his work in psychometrics has somewhat overshadowed his other contributions, scholars recognize Binet as a figure whose literary style was marked by both rigorous empirical investigation and a poignant reflection upon the broader implications of his work for understanding human intelligence and individual differences. Alfred Binet's legacy persists in the numerous tests that have evolved from his initial work and in the continuing discourse on the nature of intelligence.