An Introduction to Comparative PsychologyW. Scott, 1896 - 382 páginas |
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... question the theory of knowledge that is modest and knows its business . replies : - " I do not know . I deal with experience . I can tell you nothing concerning that which is not yet experienced or no longer experienced . That is a ...
... question the theory of knowledge that is modest and knows its business . replies : - " I do not know . I deal with experience . I can tell you nothing concerning that which is not yet experienced or no longer experienced . That is a ...
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... question then arises : Given an organism in which analysis gives two aspects , complex energy and complex consciousness , from what have these been evolved by an evolution which is selective , synthetic , and cosmic or deter- minate ...
... question then arises : Given an organism in which analysis gives two aspects , complex energy and complex consciousness , from what have these been evolved by an evolution which is selective , synthetic , and cosmic or deter- minate ...
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... question has been raised whether , in the absence of such change , we can be conscious at all , -whether such change is not one of the primary conditions of consciousness . We need not here discuss this question . It is sufficient that ...
... question has been raised whether , in the absence of such change , we can be conscious at all , -whether such change is not one of the primary conditions of consciousness . We need not here discuss this question . It is sufficient that ...
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... question . At different times in the same individual , and presumably in different individuals , the states of consciousness whose succession constitutes the onward- flowing wave , vary considerably in complexity and in intensity . In ...
... question . At different times in the same individual , and presumably in different individuals , the states of consciousness whose succession constitutes the onward- flowing wave , vary considerably in complexity and in intensity . In ...
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... question is not whether the method can at present be applied with complete exactitude , but whether as a method it is right in principle . I am convinced that in principle it is right . I believe that , if we fail to recognise that ...
... question is not whether the method can at present be applied with complete exactitude , but whether as a method it is right in principle . I am convinced that in principle it is right . I believe that , if we fail to recognise that ...
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action activity æsthetic afferent afferent nerves analysis Animal Intelligence animals association brain cerebral cortex cerebral hemispheres chapter chicks co-ordination colour comparative psychology complex conception constitute continuity control centres coral snake correlation curve definite determinate dualism elements emotional endeavour energy evolution existence experience explain external eyes fact faculty focal HAVELOCK ELLIS hypothesis impression or idea impulses individual inference infra-conscious instinctive intelligence interpretation introspection involves logical marginal matter ment mental development merely mind modes molecular monistic motor motor-sensations natural selection nature nerves ness objective aspect observation organic ovum particular pecked perceived perception of relations physiological practical present probably protoplasm psychical wave psychology pyramidal tract question reach regard retinal sciousness selective synthesis sensations sense sense-experience sentience sequence similar sound stage stick stimulus subconscious suggested suppose synthetic thought tion transitions in consciousness vibrations visual field visual impressions wave of consciousness word
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Página 53 - In no case may we interpret an action as the outcome of the exercise of a higher psychical faculty, if it can be interpreted as the outcome of the exercise of one which stands lower in the psychological scale, (p.
Página 365 - Critics give themselves great labour to draw out what in the abstract constitutes the characters of a high quality of poetry. It is much better simply to have recourse to concrete examples ; — to take specimens of poetry of the high, the very highest quality, and to say : The characters of a high quality of poetry are what is expressed there.
Página 78 - But here is the finger of God, a flash of the will that can, Existent behind all laws, that made them and, lo, they are! And I know not if, save in this, such gift be allowed to man, That out of three sounds he frame, not a fourth sound, but a star.