Structuralism

Originally published in English in 1971, structuralism was an increasingly important method of analysis in disciplines as diverse as mathematics, physics, biology, psychology, linguistics, sociology, anthropology and philosophy. Piaget here offers both a definitive introduction to the method and a brilliant critique of the principal structuralist positions.

List of contents

1. Introduction and Location of Problems 2. Mathematical and Logical Structures 3. Physical and Biological Structures 4. Psychological Structures 5. Linguistic Structuralism 6. Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences 7. Structuralism and Philosophy. Conclusion. Selected Bibliography. Index.

About the author

Jean Piaget

Summary

Originally published in English in 1971, structuralism was an increasingly important method of analysis in disciplines as diverse as mathematics, physics, biology, psychology, linguistics, sociology, anthropology and philosophy. Piaget here offers both a definitive introduction to the method and a brilliant critique of the principal structuralist positions.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Piaget
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.01.2015
• EAN: 9781138853980
• ISBN: 978-1-138-85398-0
• No. of pages: 154
• Series: Psychology Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General, PSYCHOLOGY / History, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Deconstruction, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Structuralism and Post-structuralism