Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life: Word Pictures and Correlations Versus Working Models
- ISBN-10
- 0974015512
- ISBN-13
- 9780974015514
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 610
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Living Control Systems Publ
- Authors
- William T. Powers, Philip J. Runkel
Description
Correspondence between William T. Powers, originator of Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, and Philip J. Runkel, professor of psychology and education at the University of Oregon. 500 pages of original letters show how Phil Runkel reevaluated everything he knew about psychology. This focused correspondence deals with the science (or lack thereof) and (inappropriate) methods used in psychology while introducing a new approach to a new natural science of psychology. Enclosures that go with the letters are available on the web.
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