Description
Psychology Descriptive and Explanatory: A Treatise of the Phenomena, Laws, and Development of Human Mental Life by George Trumbull Ladd is a comprehensive work on the science of psychology. Ladd explores the structure and functions of human mental processes, emphasizing both descriptive and explanatory approaches. The book delves into the laws that govern mental phenomena, covering perception, emotion, thought, and will. Ladd also addresses the development of mental life, integrating both philosophical and empirical perspectives. His work laid the foundation for modern psychological theories, contributing significantly to the field’s academic and scientific progress.