ISBN:
1137296437
,
9781137296436
Language:
English
Pages:
VIII, 360 S.
,
22 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2012 Online-Ressource Palgrave connect. Social sciences
Series Statement:
Critical theory and practice in psychology and the human sciences
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Holzkamp, Klaus, 1927 - 1995 Psychology from the standpoint of the subject
Parallel Title:
Print version Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject
DDC:
155.2
Keywords:
Self
;
Identity (Psychology)
;
Electronic books
;
Selbst
;
Identität
;
Kritische Psychologie
;
Lernen
;
Holzkamp, Klaus 1927-1995
Abstract:
This book introduces the groundbreaking work of the German critical psychologist Klaus Holzkamp. In contrast to contemporary psychology's worldlessness, the writings present a concept of psychology based on the individual's relations to the world and open up new perspectives on human subjectivity, agency and the conduct of everyday life, Klaus Holzkamp (1927-1995) was the founder of German Critical Psychology working on the fundamental renewal of academic psychology. His ideas inspired generations of young scholars discontent with the socio-political function of psychology and the human sciences. Although his approach has been discussed internationally, much of his work is not yet available in English. This selection of Holzkamp's writings provides an introduction to his Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject. In Holzkamp's approach, the object of psychological research is not the individual, but the world as it is experienced and lived by the individuals in their everyday lives. This change of perspectives requires a scientific language of psychology which allows to recognize the common individualistic reduction of human agency as a powerful instrument of naturalizing subjection to given power-relations. Since the alternative to subjection has to be realized together with others and in accord with them, the concepts of social self-understanding and generalized agency play a key role in a psychology from the subjects' standpoint
Abstract:
'Klaus Holzkamp is arguably the most important postwar German psychologist who created collaboratively a unique system of psychology. Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject introduces English-speaking readers to a scientific psychology beyond the mainstream. The book articulates - based on excellent editorial work - the diversity, complexity, and geniality of Holzkamp's thought.' Thomas Teo, Professor of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Canada. 'Klaus Holzkamp has developed an integrated conception of psychology from the standpoint of the subject. It is an extraordinarily systematic, powerful and rich framework which may transform our understanding of psychology. The twelve texts in this book give an overview over key concepts and topics in this framework which he expanded, revised, and strengthened throughout his career. His socially situated approach to human subjectivity offers conceptual tools for human subjects to reflect critically on their everyday lives and self-understandings and it combines social critique with a critique of the gaze and practice of psychology.' Ole Dreier, Professor of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Abstract:
Electronic book text. - Epublication based on: 9780230577671
Abstract:
Acknowledgements Klaus Holzkamp and the Development of Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject-- U.Osterkamp & E.Schraube PART I: BASIC CONCERNS AND CONCEPTS OF SUBJECT SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY Basis Concepts of Critical Psychology The Development of Critical Psychology as a Subject Science What Could a Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject Be? Missing the Point: Variable Psychology's Blindness to the Problem's Inherent Coherence PART II: FUNCTIONAL ANALYSES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPTS Personality: A Functional Analysis of the Concept Practice: A Functional Analysis of the Concept PART III: DE-SUBJECTIFICATION OF LEARNING IN PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY AND SCHOOL The Fiction of Learning as Administratively Plannable Musical Life Practice and Music Learning at School PART IV: CONSTRUCTING OTHERNESS The Concept of Antiracist Education: A Subject Science Analysis of its Function Racism and the Unconscious as Understood by Psychoanalysis and Critical Psychology The Colonization of Childhood: Psychological and Psychoanalytical Explanations of Human Development PART V: CONDUCT OF LIFE Psychology: Social Self-Understanding on the Reasons for Action in the Conduct of Everyday Life References Index
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half-Title; Titile; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Klaus Holzkamp and the Development of Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject; Part I Basic Concerns and Concepts of Subject Science Psycology; 1 Basic Concepts of Critical Psychology; 2 The Development of Critical Psychology as a Subject Science; 3 What Could a Psychology from the Standpoint of the Subject Be?; 4 Missing the Point: Variable Psychology's Blindness to the Problem's Inherent Coherences; Part II Functional Analyses of Psychological Concepts; 5 Personality: A Functional Analysis of the Concept
Description / Table of Contents:
6 Practice: A Functional Analysis of the ConceptPart III De-subjectification of Learning in Psychological Theory and School; 7 The Fiction of Learning as Administratively Plannable; 8 Musical Life Practice and Music Learning at School; Part IV Constructing Otherness; 9 The Concept of Anti-Racist Education: A Critical Analysis of Its Function and an Outline of a Subject Science Alternative; 10 Racism and the Unconscious as Understood by Psychoanalysis and Critical Psychology; 11 The Colonization of Childhood: Psychological and Psychoanalytical Explanations of Human Development
Description / Table of Contents:
Part V Conduct of Life12 Psychology: Social Self-Understanding on the Reasons for Action in the Conduct of Everyday Life; References; Name Index; Subject Index;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1057/9781137296436
URN:
10.1057/9781137296436
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