El metode objectiu

Ramon Turro

Summary

"El mètode objectiu" by Ramón Turró is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the relationship between psychological phenomena and their physiological underpinnings, emphasizing the need to understand the interplay between these realms through objective methods. Turró argues against purely introspective approaches to psychology, making a case for a more integrated view that recognizes the importance of empirical evidence in understanding mental processes. The opening of the book presents a discussion on the merits and limitations of introspective psychology. Turró critiques the common practices of psychologists who rely solely on observations of the mind's workings without considering the underlying physiological conditions that give rise to them. He draws on various philosophical and scientific perspectives, engaging with the ideas of figures like W. James and H. Ebbinghaus to illustrate the necessity of establishing causal relations between psychological and physiological states. Through this examination, he sets the stage for a more comprehensive understanding of the mental processes that define human experience. This Catalan-language digital edition is prepared with active navigation, clean typography, a custom cover and a reading file stripped of source-site notices, donation text and unnecessary external links.

Available since: 06/17/2026.

Print length: 61 pages.

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