Rediscovering the History of Psychology: Essays Inspired by the Work of Kurt Danziger (History and Philosophy of Psychology)

For the last 25 years, Kurt Danziger's work has been at the center of developments in history and theory of psychology. This volume makes Danziger's work the focal point of a variety of contributions representing several active areas of research. The authors are among the leading figures in history and theory of psychology from North America, Europe and South Africa, including Danziger himself. This work will serve as a point of departure for those who wish to acquaint themselves with some of the most important issues in this field. Introduction....Pages 1-17 Reconstructing the Subject....Pages 19-32 In Search of Method....Pages 33-52 Controlling the Metalanguage....Pages 53-73 Paris, Leipzig, Danziger, and Beyond....Pages 75-96 Expanding the Terrain of Constructing the Subject ....Pages 97-118 On Cultural History as Transformation—Or, What’s the Matter with Psychology Anyway?....Pages 119-140 Wundt as an Activity/Process Theorist....Pages 141-160 The Missing Link Of Historical Psychology....Pages 161-182 De-Centering Western Perspectives....Pages 183-205 Concluding Comments....Pages 207-231

For the last 25 years, Kurt Danziger's work has been at the center of developments in history and theory of psychology. This volume makes Danziger's work the focal point of a variety of contributions representing several active areas of research. Written by the leading figures in history and theory of psychology from North America, Europe and South Africa, including Danziger himself, it will serve as a point of departure for those who wish to acquaint themselves with some of the most important issues in this field.

It is both a pleasure and a privilege to contribute to this volume of scholars honoring the work of Professor Kurt Danziger.