Freud's theory of dreams : a philosophico-scientific perspective /

Michael, Michael T.,

Freud's theory of dreams : a philosophico-scientific perspective / Michael T. Michael. - xxvi, 231 pages - Dialog-on-freud series . - Dialog-on-freud series. .

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references (page 217-224) and index.

Michael T. Michael evaluates Freud's theory of dreams in light of major criticisms and scientific research. Approaching the issue from the vantage of the history and philosophy of science, he argues that the theory is a live hypothesis fully deserving of continued scientific exploration. Freud's Theory of Dreams: A Philosophico-Scientific Perspective evaluates Freud's theory of dreams in light of the many philosophical and scientific criticisms that have been brought against it. Michael T. Michael addresses the validity of Freud's method of dream interpretation, the scientific nature of the theory, and how Freud's ideas bear up to modern research on dreams, engaging on the way with critics such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, Clark Glymour, Karl Popper, Adolf Grnbaum, and J. Allan Hobson. Michael reaches beyond the traditional "for" and "against" polarity to offer a more balanced perspective on Freud's theory. He argues that reports of the demise of Freud's theory have been greatly exaggerated, and instead the theory is a live hypothesis fully deserving of continued scientific exploration.




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Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939.


Dream interpretation.
Dreams.
Psychoanalysis.
Psychology
Psychology
Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology)
Experimental psychology
Psychotherapy