Carl Stumpf distinguished phenomena from mental functions, emphasizing observation in his work on tone psychology and child development. He also co-founded the Society for Child Psychology.
Carl Stumpf, influenced by Brentano, distinguished between phenomena (tones, colors) and mental functions (seeing, hearing). He co-founded the Society for Child Psychology and emphasized observation over questionnaires.
| Front | Carl Stumpf |
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| Back | Training: Univ. of Wurzburg (2 semesters under Brentano); PhD under Lotzein Gottingen; chaired philosophy dept in Wurzburg Accomplishments: • “Golden Section” perfectly pleasing triangle • Tone Psychology – distinguishing between phenomenon (tones, colors, images) and mental functions (seeing, hearing, perceiving, & thinking); this was a psych & world experiment • Cofounded Society for Child Psychology • Speech development; childhood fears • emphasized observation over questionnaires • Hans the horse Criticism by others: N/A Criticism by him: N/A Systems: Nativist |
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