Theory & Philosophy in Psych

Hours

3.0 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab

Semester

Spring

Philosophical issues underlying psychology, including the nature and importance of theory and theorizing.

1. Critically examine and evaluate psychological theory

Students will critically examine and evaluate contemporary work in the theory and philosophy of psychology.

Measurement: Essay assignments.

2. Assess the viability of contemporary work in psychology

Students will assess the conceptual and practical viability of contemporary work in the theory and philosophy of psychology by means of a critical analysis of the basic assumptions of such work, as well as its implications.

Measurement: Essay assignments.