Philosophical roots of Psychology:

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  • Define Psychology
    The Scientific study of the human mind and its function
  • Define Cartesian Dualism
    The mind and body are independent from each other
  • Who believed in Cartesian dualism?
    Renee Descartes
  • How did cartesian dualism form the philosophical basis of psychology?
    It suggested that the mind could be a subject of study in its own right
  • What is Empiricism?
    All experiences are gained through senses
  • Who's belief of empiricism formed the basis for the behaviourist approach?
    John Locke
  • Which approach did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution form the basis of?
    Biological approach