Rudolf Hermann Lotze, a moderate empiricist, proposed a mechanistic theory where the nervous system transmits sensory information internally. He inspired experimental methods but believed subjective mental states were only qualitatively measurable.
Rudolf Hermann Lotze, a moderate empiricist, proposed a mechanistic theory where the nervous system transmits sensations to the soul. Though he inspired experimental methods, he believed inner states could only be qualitatively measured.
| Front | Rudolf Hermann Lotze - "the peacemaker" |
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| Back | Training: studied at University of Leipzig – in medicine, philosophy, & physics. Faculty at Leipzig, then chair at U of Gottingen Accomplishments: Moderate empiricist (a peacemaker in Nativist Germany) Philosophy: • mechanistic theory of mind – nervous system carries action (via sensation) from the outside into the inner world (the soul) • inspired others to use the experimental method (though he did not collect or experiment with data) • inner states can only be measured qualitatively, not quantitatively (as per Herbart) Greatest accomplishment to place his students in other university positions Criticisms of others: disagreed with Herbart’s view of the soul as static & Herbart’s view that the soul can be measured Criticized by others: n/a Systems: Empiricist |
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