Third Thought (Maslow Psychology)

Author: (USA) Goble, F.G. (Author), translated by Lu Ming et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Abraham Maslow, a renowned American psychologist, is the founder of humanistic psychology, a new school of psychology that emerged in the second half of the 20th century in the United States. It challenged the contemporary Western psychological system and formed what is known as the "third force" in psychology. Maslow's theories diverged from the Freudian school and behaviorism. He opposed the Freudian school's focus solely on pathological individuals, viewing people as victims of instincts, and he also rejected behaviorism's reduction of people to mere physical and chemical objects. Western critics regard Maslow's psychology as another milestone in humanity's journey to self-understanding. This book compiles the essence of Maslow's thought, presenting his ideas on human basic needs, developmental needs, potential, and self-actualization in an accessible yet profound manner. These ideas reinforce the psychological belief in human nature and emphasize human dignity.