Provides an overview of Wittgenstein's philosophy and its relevance to the practice of contemporary psychology

Demonstrates the importance of Wittgenstein's philosophy through interpretations and applications of his work in psychology

Explores the resistance of some psychologists to recognizing the importance of Wittgenstein's work as a means of conceptual clarity and greater reflexivity in the discipline

Autorentext

Gavin Brent Sullivan is a Reader in Social and Political Psychology at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University, UK. He has been awarded Endeavour, Gerda Henkel and Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowships as well as funding from the British Council, NERC and ESRC in the UK.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. The Relevance of Wittgenstein's Philosophy to Psychology.- Chapter 2. A Wittgensteinian Stance on Psychological Methods, Objectivity, Ontology and Explanations.- Chapter 3. Wittgenstein's Influence and Impact in Areas of Psychology.- Chapter 4. Concluding Remarks: Wittgensteinian Philosophy and the Future of Psychology.