Book Launch: A Conceptual History of Psychology The Mind Through Time

Book Launch

  The Moore Institute, University of Galway
cordially invites you to celebrate the launch of:

A Conceptual History of Psychology

The Mind Through Time

by Brian Hughes

 (London: Bloomsbury)

With launch introduction
(via Zoom) by

Prof Krys Kaniasty
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

From the cover: A Conceptual History of Psychology charts the development of Psychology from its foundations in ancient philosophy to becoming the world’s most popular science in the present day. Emphasising Psychology’s diverse global heritage, the book explains how, across centuries, human beings came to use reason, empiricism, and science to explore each other’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The book skilfully interweaves conceptual and historical issues to illustrate the contemporary relevance of history to the discipline. It shows how changing historical and cultural contexts have shaped the way in which modern Psychology conceptualises individuals, brains, personality, gender, cognition, consciousness, health, childhood, and relationships.

‘In this tour-de-force, Brian Hughes provides a comprehensive history of psychology… a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a broader perspective on psychology and broader ideas about human nature’ ― Hans Pols, University of Sydney, Australia.

‘Hughes has set the bar for a textbook on conceptual, historical and philosophical issues in psychology. It stands apart’ ― Gareth Hall, Aberystwyth University, UK.

‘Finally, we have a comprehensive and detail-oriented introduction to the history of psychology which brings in a range of non-Western perspectives to challenge all the given tenets from 20th century Western psychology’ ― Sven Hroar Klempe, Norwegian University of Technology and Science, Norway.

‘Brian Hughes’ clear and engaging writing style, and use of examples from popular culture, literature and modern politics make this an entertaining and insightful text’ ― Michael Smith, Northumbria University, UK.

Refreshments will be served.