Description
Hardcover has some normal wear. Dustjacket has a few small tears. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
Discovered in a rare bookshop’s dusty corner, this 1945 edition of “The Basic Teachings of the Great Psychologists” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of modern psychology. Published in the aftermath of World War II, this volume likely provided solace and insight to a world grappling with the traumas of war and seeking to understand the human psyche. While the author remains unknown, the book’s mere existence speaks volumes about the growing public interest in psychology during that era. Collectors will appreciate this well-preserved copy as a tangible link to a pivotal moment in the field’s history, when the works of Freud, Jung, and other pioneers were being widely disseminated and debated. Readers, too, may find value in revisiting these “basic teachings” through a historical lens, gaining perspective on how far psychology has evolved while perhaps rediscovering timeless truths about the human experience.