Abra, Jock, 1939-

Should psychology be a science? : pros and cons / Jock Abra. - xv, 249 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-228) and index.

Introduction -- The Empirical Rule -- The Dark Side of Empiricism -- Generalization -- Generalization: Some Disclaimers -- Determinism in Science -- Psychological Determinism: Problems and Alternatives -- Analysis and Reductionism -- Conceptual Devices -- Conclusion and Epilogue -- References -- Name Index -- Subject Index. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9.

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Science and psychology
Science and psychology--History
Psychology--Methodology
Psychology--Philosophy

BF64 / .A27 1998

150.1