Posted by gardenergirl on April 7, 2006, at 16:09:03
In reply to historic CSA *trigger* » special_k, posted by pseudoname on April 7, 2006, at 14:11:01
I seem to recall this began in earnest as a tool for understanding the psyche around
(Okay, I'm looking at my old textbook right now) ;)
St. Augustine used introspection in developing his "Confessions", although I don't believe he labelled it as such. This was around the late 2nd century, into early 3rd century.
Montaigne (1533-1592) is known for his introspective "Essays", in which he tried to understand life and hiw world from a more pragmatic, human point of view versus using the religious beliefs of the day or metaphysical beliefs.
And probably the most well-known in psychology for using introspection as a research device are Wundt and and more formally, Titchener in the late 17th century into the 18th century.
Just to give some time frames for the development of the use of introspection...Thanks to "A History of Psychology: Ideas and Context" by Viney and King.
Eek, and now I may have to go take cover in the basement.
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