Harald Høffding (1892) Psykologi Volume One: Omrids Paa Grundlag Af Erfaring
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Fine book, hard cover. Bend in corner, has all pages, all leaves present, no tears in paper or spine. Exlib.
This 1892 publication by Harald Høffding stands as a central work in the intellectual history of Denmark, produced at a moment when philosophy, psychology, and the human sciences were undergoing profound transformation. Høffding, one of the most influential Danish thinkers of his time, played a crucial role in bridging classical philosophical traditions with the emerging empirical study of the mind.
Som du selv skriver på siden, arbejder Høffding med grundlæggende spørgsmål om bevidsthed, erkendelse, følelsesliv og menneskets psykologiske struktur. His approach reflects the broader European movement toward a scientific psychology, influenced by figures such as Wundt, Fechner, and James, while remaining deeply rooted in the philosophical traditions of Kant and the Scandinavian school.
The volume explores the nature of mental life, the relationship between sensation and cognition, and the foundations of human experience. Høffding’s work is marked by a rare combination of conceptual clarity and empirical sensitivity, making it a key text for understanding how psychology emerged as an independent discipline in the late 19th century.
Key themes in the 1892 volume
- the philosophical foundations of early scientific psychology
- consciousness, cognition, and the structure of mental life
- the relationship between sensation, perception, and experience
- late‑19th‑century debates on empiricism and rationalism
- the emergence of psychology as a distinct academic field
- Scandinavian contributions to early psychological theory
For researchers, the volume offers valuable primary material for understanding the intellectual landscape in which modern psychology took shape, and the pivotal role Høffding played in articulating a coherent framework for the study of mind and experience.
Collector’s Note
Early works by Harald Høffding are increasingly sought after due to their significance for both Scandinavian philosophy and the early history of psychology. The 1892 volume is a strong addition to collections focused on the development of psychological thought, the intersection of philosophy and empirical science, and the intellectual heritage of the late 19th century. Well‑preserved copies from this period are particularly rare and highly valued by scholars and institutional libraries.
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