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The Interpreted World : An Introduction to Phenomenological Psychology
The Interpreted World An Introduction to Phenomenological Psychology Author:Ernesto Spinelli "An excellent 'primer.' This is the type of text that I would have liked to have read when I was first introduced to the existential-phenomenological approach within psychology. It is clearly written and jargon-free. . . . Ernest Spinelli utilizes everyday life experiences and experiments and demonstrations from mainstream psychology to clarify ... more »phenomenological principles. . . . I highly recommend this book as a very good introduction." --Mufid James Hannush in Journal of Phenomenological Psychology Phenomenological psychology is now recognized as one of the major systems in psychology. However, its roots in the sometimes difficult and obscure writings of phenomenological and existential philosophy have led to confusion about its concerns and direction. The Interpreted World effectively remedies this situation. It offers a candid and accessible account of the philosophical origins of phenomenological theory as well as introducing the phenomenological perspective on key issues in psychology. Spinelli describes the development and principal tenets of phenomenology and outlines the aims and practice of the phenomenological method. He then presents the position of phenomenological psychology on the central issues of perception, social cognition, and the self. Finally the author addresses the relationship between phenomenological psychology and other major contemporary approaches within psychology, clarifying points of divergence from--and potential convergence with--these other systems. This invaluable volume demystifies an exciting and important approach in psychology, making its insights available to all students in psychology, psychotherapy, and counseling.« less