Philosophy and psychology

Starman · #1 Jun 14, 2003, 07:57 AM

How important are philosophy courses to the training of a psychologist?

elrp · Aug 1, 2004, 09:55 AM

They're not.

CompletelyBroken · Nov 23, 2004, 05:40 PM

Hello,
Philosophy is important to the psychologist in that it affords him a whole new approach to things, general open-mindedness, and assists in honing analytical skills.
I guess you could learn to play chess, as well.

Mark

urmod4u · Nov 23, 2004, 06:16 PM

Going to a pub an listening to all drunk people in there is also very instructive.

mike145k · Jun 30, 2005, 06:04 PM

star man what are you looking for can you break it down

Starman · Mar 24, 2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike145k

star man what are you looking for can you break it down

Actually, my question is based on my observation and comparison of
Philosopher and psychology professors I studied under in college.
The philosophers were the most decent, calm, mature, professors
I encountered. The psychologists, in contrast, especially the one
constantly boasting about having a Ph.D., acted as if they were
emotionally unstable losing their temper at the slightest imagined
provocation, drifting from the subject matter to things having to do
with their personal lives, insulting the students, and generally
wasting our time and money.



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