Mental Science

""Mental Science: A Compendium of Psychology and the History of Philosophy"" by Alexander Bain is a comprehensive guide to the study of the human mind and the history of philosophical thought. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on psychology and the second part exploring the history of philosophy.The first part of the book covers a wide range of topics in psychology, including perception, memory, reasoning, emotion, and will. Bain draws on a variety of sources, including his own research and the work of other prominent psychologists, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of these complex topics.The second part of the book delves into the history of philosophy, tracing the development of philosophical thought from ancient Greece to the modern era. Bain provides a comprehensive overview of the major philosophical movements and thinkers, including the Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Hegel.Throughout the book, Bain emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and critical thinking in both psychology and philosophy. He argues that a rigorous approach to these disciplines is essential for understanding the complexities of the human mind and the nature of reality.Overall, ""Mental Science"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of psychology and philosophy. With its comprehensive coverage of these disciplines and its emphasis on scientific inquiry, the book provides a solid foundation for further exploration and inquiry.1868. This volume was designed as a textbook for high schools and colleges. This treatise contains a systematic exposition of mind, and a history of the leading questions in mental philosophy. The exposition of mind contains the leading positions; and a sufficient number of examples were provided to make them understood. In regard to the controverted questions, Mr. Bain entered fully into the history of opinion, so as to exhibit the different views, both formerly, and at present, entertained on each. Divided into four books entitled: movement, sense and instinct; intellect; emotions; will.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.