The Psychology of Aristotle, The Philosopher: A Psychoanalytic Therapist's Perspective

by Charalambos Ierodiakonou

Overview

In this book, the author collects and discusses views and ideas of the ancient philosopher Aristotle which have psychological interest and compares them with today's theories. First, the soul-body problem is presented showing that Aristotle accepts a psychosomatic unity theorizing the human being in a holistic approach. Then the mental functions ar

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367328603
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/31/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ierodiakonou, Charalambos

Table of Contents

Preface — Soul–Body — The soul–body problem (psyche–soma) — Mental Functions — Sense-perception — Thought and judgement — Volition (will) and psychomotor function — Affect (mood) — Memory — Consciousness—dreams — Nutrition and reproduction — Formation of the Personality — The gifts of Nature — The effects of the environment — The responsibility of one's Self — Special characteristics according to age and gender — Interpersonal Relations — Family relations — Friendship — Erotic love — Psychoanalytic Concepts and Aristotle's Psychology — Some basic psychoanalytic concepts — Narcissism—self-love — Pleasure (hedone)