Tracing the Emergence of Psychology, 15201750

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Tracing the origins of the term "psychology" to 1520, the book argues that psychology has historically been distinct from philosophy. It highlights how Aristotle's work separated philosophical inquiries from psychological ones. The text explores the influence of Humanism and Protestantism in the 1600s, which shifted interest toward understanding human nature and led to philosophy incorporating psychological elements. The narrative culminates with Christian Wolff's 1732 publication, "Psychologia empirica," which significantly shaped modern psychological thought during the Enlightenment.