PSYCHOLOGY'S USE AND REPRESENTATION OF THE THREE CULTURES IN UNDERSTANDING HUMAN NATURE: History, Perspectives and Portraits

Abstract

In this paper and presentation, I attempt to illustrate how psychology has represented the 3 cultures due to its unique evolutionary history and interdisciplinary beginnings. The discussion begins with an overview of the controversy from the perspectives of C.P. Snow (The Two Cultures, 1959) and Jerome Kagan (The Three Cultures, 2009). A historical overview of the evolution of psychology and the interdisciplinary backgrounds of its contributors is presented outlining the specific contributions made from ancient Egypt to the late 19 century. Perspectives of schools and subfields embracing the interdisciplinary focus are presented. Portraits of particular psychological scientists who have integrated perspectives from across the three cultures are highlighted, along with key concepts and principles. Finally a discussion of implications and future directions for psychology is explored.

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