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Theoretical unification in psychology

a materialist perspective

Charles W. Tolman

pp. 29-36

Abstract

The case for a materialist foundation for psychology is described in which theoretical unification emerges as an on-going historical process, not as a state. Theoretical indeterminacy is overcome through appeal to evolutionary and historical contexts which allow evaluation of theories in terms of essentiality and relevance.

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Mos Leendert (1988) Recent trends in theoretical psychology: proceedings of the second biannual conference of the international society for theoretical psychology, april 20–25, 1987, banff, Alberta, canada. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 29-36

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-3902-4_3

Full citation:

Tolman Charles W. (1988) „Theoretical unification in psychology: a materialist perspective“, In: L. Mos (ed.), Recent trends in theoretical psychology, Dordrecht, Springer, 29–36.