On way of learning more about the field of psychology is by reading the theoretical and practical contributions of relevant authors. Thinkers, influential researchers, and references in the field of psychology will help you understand this science much better.
Seneca the Younger was one of the wisest and most inspiring men in Ancient Rome. Even though he went down in history as a philosopher who reflected on ethics, he was a man of power. He managed to understand human…
Most people had never heard of Svetlana Alexievich until 2015 when she won the Nobel Prize in Literature. It was the first time in history that a journalist won this award for investigative, non-fiction writing. Until that point, only poets…
Daedalus was a mythical Greek inventor, architect, and sculptor. Greek mythology tells the story of how he built, among other things, the infamous labyrinth for King Minos of Crete. Daedalus’ name means “skillfully forged”. Daedalus is a mythical character, but…
We celebrate World Book Day every year on April 23rd in honor of April 23rd, 1616. Most people think that this date is significant because it was the day both Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare died. However, Miguel de…
Harald Schultz-Hencke was a German psychiatrist and psychotherapist who was born in Berlin on August 18th, 1892. Although there isn’t a lot of information on his childhood, we do know that his mother was a graphologist and his father was…
Stanislav Grof is one of the most influential figures in psychology. He has made a name for himself through fascinating research on altered states of consciousness and holotropic breathwork. He’s also one of the founders of one of the biggest…
Herbert Spencer was one of the biggest thinkers of his time. This English philosopher, psychologist, sociologist, and natural law expert was the greatest leader of social Darwinism and positivism of his time. In fact, he applied evolutionist laws to philosophy…
Most people have heard of Jules Verne. Immersing yourself in Verne’s incredible adventures is fascinating. It’s also incredible how a man from the 19th century was able to predict some future discoveries and inventions. In his writing, Jules Verne managed…
Haruki Murakami is a Japanese author who has managed to captivate the world with his peculiar literary style. In his books, basic concepts such as loneliness, fear, or heartbreak mix with the surreal through a wide range of symbolism and…
Philosophy is a discipline that tries to solve the mysteries of life, our world, and the reasons for our existence. Before science, humanity tried to answer certain questions in very different ways. First of all, there was a rise of…
Wilhelm Reich was a really important figure in psychoanalysis. In addition, he’s considered the precursor of bioenergetics and the creator of a really effective therapy. Reich was a researcher and a writer and he loved debating ideas. He also was a…
Ranging from a magical-religious concept all the way to Freud’s couch, there have always been traces of active listening and concern for someone with a damaged mental state. There was Padre Jofré and his clinic for the mentally ill, and there…