psychologism

psychologism Definition

psy·cholo·gism (sī käl′ə jiz′əm)

noun

any attempt to find psychological bases for historical events, philosophical concepts, etc.: usually a disparaging term

psychologism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

logical: By the standards of such philosophers as Husserl, Natorp, and Frege, Wundt appears committed to a logical psychologism.

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