North Holland System Theories and A Priori Aspects of Perception

Explore the complex connections between psychology and systems theory in this academic volume. This book examines the foundational ideas of John Dewey, specifically his work on The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology. It addresses the historical shift in American psychology toward behaviorism and how that movement impacted the understanding of perception. By investigating the call for systems theories within the field, this work looks at behavior as a dynamic coordination of nested coordinations. It challenges the traditional view where perception is seen simply as a neural response to external stimuli or a mediator for muscular responses. This volume provides a deep look into the theoretical frameworks that define how we understand the nature of behavior and the cognitive processes involved in perception.