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Ever Not Quite : Pluralism(s) in William James and Contemporary Psychology by Lisa M. Osbeck and Saulo de Freitas Araujo (2023, Hardcover)

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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101108845029

ISBN-139781108845021

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Book TitleEver Not Quite : Pluralism(s) in William James and Contemporary Psychology

Number of Pages300 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicHistory

IllustratorYes

GenrePsychology

AuthorLisa M. Osbeck, Saulo De Freitas Araujo

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.2 in

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LCCN2022-056308

Dewey Edition23

Reviews'Araujo and Osbeck's volume marks the most thorough examination to date of the nature and implications of the many uses of 'pluralism' in contemporary psychology. The authors stimulate reflection on these uses in relation to a broad range of William James's scholarly productions and correspondence, a formidable task to which the authors bring nuance, humility, and insightfulness.' Kevin P. Weinfurt, Duke University, 'This book gives a lucid overview of the pluralistic position(s) articulated by William James and teases out insights we might glean from James for contemporary discussions about pluralism in psychology. The authors reconstruct how James's views about pluralism evolved over time and take a broad view of how they fit within (but are not reducible to) other well-known aspects of James intellectual project. An important contribution to the James scholarship, opening up exciting new avenues for future research in theoretical psychology.' Uljana Feest, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany, 'Saulo Araujo and Lisa Osbeck have written a scholarly masterpiece that takes the pluralistic bull by its historical, disciplinary, and conceptual-analytic horns, shedding much-needed light on a much-used concept. In demonstrating how various contemporary positions on pluralism reflect and depart from James's views, the authors open 'new paths for encouraging psychologists to reflect on James's pluralistic philosophy.' Ever Not Quite is sure to inspire new ways to tackle psychology's age-old problems - be they metatheoretical, theoretical, methodological, or practical. I predict it will become a classic in our time and beyond.' Barbara S. Held, Bowdoin College, USA, 'This book presents abundant evidence for the pluralism in William James's understanding of the human thought and action. It documents James's close reading of psychological and philosophical research and theorizing and shows that he intuited the directions of later psychological science. Holding this book's insights alongside the work of contemporary psychology offers potential to 'stretch the boundaries of psychological science.' For James's deliberate explorations, Araujo and Osbeck are sure-footed and intelligent guides.' Paul Croce, Stetson University

Dewey Decimal191

Table Of Content1. The problem of pluralism(s); 2. Pluralism(s) in contemporary psychology; 3. 'Pluralism' and related terms in the broader context of James's life and writing; 4. A systematic analysis of James's pluralism(s); 5. Implications of pluralism for contemporary psychology; 6. Concluding remarks.

SynopsisWilliam James made many references to pluralism throughout his career. Interestingly, many contemporary psychologists also discuss pluralism and indeed call for pluralism as a corrective to the discipline's philosophical and methodological foundations. Yet, pluralism and the purposes to which it is applied are understood in a variety of ways, and the relation of contemporary pluralism to the pluralism(s) of William James is uncertain. This book offers conceptual clarification in both contexts, first distinguishing diverse senses of pluralism in psychology and then systematically examining different forms of pluralism across the writings of James. A comparison of meanings and analysis of implications follows, aimed at illuminating what is at stake in ongoing calls for pluralism in psychology., Founding psychologist William James famously called for pluralism, valuing psychology's range of theoretical and philosophical foundations, methods and perspectives. In this book, Araujo and Osbeck investigate the meanings of pluralism across James's writings, connecting them to psychological research and theory today.

LC Classification NumberB945.J24A78 2023