Max Wertheimer Productive Thinking
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Author |
: Max Wertheimer |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 257 |
Release |
: 2020-03-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030360634 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030360636 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis Max Wertheimer Productive Thinking by : Max Wertheimer
Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), a pioneer of 20th-century psychology, had a major influence on the development of cognitive psychology, especially the psychology of perception and of productive thinking. His work "Productive Thinking" (1945), written in New York, is regarded as a milestone in creativity research. Consisting of many examples of creative thought processes - from geometric tasks to socio-psychologically relevant conflict resolutions to the development of Einstein's theory of relativity - the book leads the reader through a multi-faceted body of thought in the psychology of thinking. Only a few texts in psychology have remained significant even after a period of three quarters of a century - Max Wertheimer's Productive Thinking is such an exception. This book, which also presents an exposition of Gestalt psychology, highlights the "productive" (insightful) versus automatic (unreflected) thought processes for many areas of life. In addition to examples from school teaching, the chapter on the emergence of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity is of lasting interest to today's generation of psychologists, pedagogues, brain researchers, neuroscientists and philosophers. Wertheimer had the unique opportunity to analyze Einstein's thinking in direct conversation. An introductory commentary by Viktor Sarris for this new edition of the first publication of Productive Thinking in 1945 offers a detailed account of the genesis and reception of Wertheimer's work.
Author |
: Max Wertheimer |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 332 |
Release |
: 1966 |
ISBN-10 |
: PSU:000000402125 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Productive Thinking by : Max Wertheimer
Author |
: D. Brett King |
Publisher |
: Transaction Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 458 |
Release |
: 2005-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781412828260 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1412828260 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Max Wertheimer and Gestalt Theory by : D. Brett King
The ideas of Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), a founder of Gestalt theory, are discussed in almost all general books on the history of psychology, and in most introductory textbooks on psychology. This intellectual biography of Wertheimer is the first book-length treatment of a scholar whose ideas are recognized as of central importance to fields as varied as social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, problem solving, art, and visual neuroscience. King and Wertheimer trace the origins of Gestalt thought, demonstrating its continuing importance in fifteen chapters and several supplements to these chapters. They begin by reviewing Wertheimer's ancestry, family, and childhood in central Europe, and his formal education. They elaborate on his activities during the period in which he developed the ideas that were later to become central to Gestalt psychology, documenting the formal emergence of this school of thought and tracing its development during World War I. The maturation of the Gestalt school at the University of Berlin during 1922-29 is discussed in detail. Wertheimer's everyday life in America during his last decade is well documented, based in part on his son's recollections. The early reception of Gestalt theory in the United States is examined, with extensive references to articles in professional journals and periodicals. Wertheimer's relationships and interaction with three prominent psychologists of the time, Edwin Boring, Clark Hull, and Alexander Luria, are discussed, based on previosly unpublished correspondence. The final chapters discuss Wertheimer's essays on democracy, freedom, ethics, and truth, detail personal challenges Wertheimer faced during his last years. His major work, published after his death, is Productive Thinking. Its reception is examined, and a concluding chapter considers recent responses to Max Wertheimer and Gestalt theory. This intellectual biography will be of interest to psychologists and readers interested in science, modern European history, and the Holocaust. D. Brett King is senior instructor of psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder. Michael Wertheimer is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder.
Author |
: Max Wertheimer |
Publisher |
: MIT Press |
Total Pages |
: 313 |
Release |
: 2012 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780262017466 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0262017466 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis On Perceived Motion and Figural Organization by : Max Wertheimer
This work by and about Max Wertheimer collects together new translations of his two most important articles and places them in both historical and contemporary contexts with the addition of essays by Michael Wertheimer ... [et al.]
Author |
: Robert Root-Bernstein |
Publisher |
: HMH |
Total Pages |
: 410 |
Release |
: 2013-08-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780547525891 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0547525893 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sparks of Genius by : Robert Root-Bernstein
Discover the cognitive tools that lead to creative thinking and problem-solving with this “well-written and easy-to-follow” guide (Library Journal). Explore the “thinking tools” of extraordinary people, from Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall to Mozart and Virginia Woolf, and learn how you can practice the same imaginative skills to become your creative best. With engaging narratives and examples, Robert and Michèle Root-Bernstein investigate cognitive tools such as observing, recognizing patterns, modeling, playing, and more. Sparks of Genius is “a clever, detailed and demanding fitness program for the creative mind” and a groundbreaking guidebook for anyone interested in imaginative thinking, lifelong learning, and transdisciplinary education (Kirkus Reviews). “How different the painter at the easel and the physicist in the laboratory! Yet the Root-Bernsteins recognize the deep-down similarity of all creative thinking, whether in art or science. They demonstrate this similarity by comparing the accounts that various pioneers and inventors have left of their own creative processes: for Picasso just as for Einstein, for Klee just as for Feynman, the creative impulse always begins in vision, in emotion, in intuition. . . . With a lavishly illustrated chapter devoted to each tool, readers quickly realize just how far the imagination can stretch.” —Booklist “A powerful book . . . Sparks of Genius presents radically different ways of approaching problems.” —American Scientist
Author |
: Rudolf Arnheim |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 368 |
Release |
: 1969 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0520018710 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780520018716 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Visual Thinking by : Rudolf Arnheim
The 35th anniversary of this classic of art theory.
Author |
: Jan Zwicky |
Publisher |
: Brush Education |
Total Pages |
: 280 |
Release |
: 2014-04-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781550595659 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1550595652 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wisdom & Metaphor by : Jan Zwicky
In the foreword to Wisdom & Metaphor, Jan Zwicky observes that “those who think metaphorically are enabled to think truly, because the shape of their thinking echoes the shape of the world.” Wisdom & Metaphor explores the ways we come to understand the world through analogical structures, and the relation of this form of knowing to conventional epistemology and ontology. Zwicky uses the nature of the book itself, with its facing pages, to create resonant structures of aphorism and quotation which allow the reader to experience the kind of thinking she describes. The author’s wide-ranging influences, coupled with an understated, largely spatial, style of discourse, make this a remarkably original approach to long-standing questions about meaning and language. It offers a unique and compelling argument for the fundamental importance of metaphor to philosophy.
Author |
: Irvin Rock |
Publisher |
: Psychology Press |
Total Pages |
: 318 |
Release |
: 2014-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781317784586 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1317784588 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Legacy of Solomon Asch by : Irvin Rock
This volume honors Solomon Asch, a pioneer in social psychology whose experiments in this field are considered classic. Asch has made important contributions to the fields of memory, learning and thinking, and perception along with extending Gestalt theories to social psychology research. Former students and colleagues honor Asch with essays that either expand on his research or describe original research on new topics of related interest. An interesting and informative text for faculty and researchers in the fields of cognition and perception as well as social, experimental, and personality psychology.
Author |
: Frank J. Bruno |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2002-11-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780471323624 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0471323624 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Psychology by : Frank J. Bruno
* A complete course, from brain biology to abnormal psychology * Hundreds of questions and many review tests * Key concepts and terms defined and explained Master key concepts. Answer challenging questions. Prepare for exams. Learn at your own pace. What are the two basic psychological dimensions of emotions? How do you define abnormal behavior? Is extrasensory perception real? What is Viktor Frankl known for? With Psychology: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more. Frank Bruno explains all the major psychological theories and terms in this book, covering perception, motivation, thinking, personality, sensation, intelligence, research methods, and much more. He presents the foundations of psychology and the biology of behavior; explores how children develop into adults and the psychological factors that make us individuals; and examines various mental disorders and the types of therapy used to treat them. The step-by-step, Q&A format of Psychology makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview of the topic. Like the other popular Self-Teaching Guides, Psychology allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who seeks a greater understanding of human behavior.
Author |
: Michael Wertheimer |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 458 |
Release |
: 2017-07-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781351506465 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1351506463 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Max Wertheimer and Gestalt Theory by : Michael Wertheimer
The ideas of Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), a founder of Gestalt theory, are discussed in almost all general books on the history of psychology and in most introductory textbooks on psychology. This intellectual biography of Wertheimer is the first book-length treatment of a scholar whose ideas are recognized as of central importance to fields as varied as social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, problem solving, art, and visual neuroscience. King and Wertheimer trace the origins of Gestalt thought, demonstrating its continuing importance in fifteen chapters and several supplements to these chapters. They begin by reviewing Wertheimer's ancestry, family, childhood in central Europe, and his formal education. They elaborate on his activities during the period in which he developed the ideas that were later to become central to Gestalt psychology, documenting the formal emergence of this school of thought and tracing its development during World War I. The maturation of the Gestalt school at the University of Berlin during 1922-1929 is discussed in detail. Wertheimer's everyday life in America during his last decade is well documented, based in part on his son's recollections. The early reception of Gestalt theory in the United States is examined, with extensive references to articles in professional journals and periodicals. Wertheimer's relationships and interaction with three prominent psychologists of the time, Edwin Boring, Clark Hull, and Alexander Luria, are discussed based on previously unpublished correspondence. The final chapters discuss Wertheimer's essays on democracy, freedom, ethics, and truth, and detail personal challenges Wertheimer faced during his last years. His major work, published after his death, is Productive Thinking. Its reception is examined, and a concluding chapter considers recent responses to Max Wertheimer and Gestalt theory. This intellectual biography will be of interest to psychologists and readers inte