The history of psychology is traced from its beginnings in early philosophical thought to the present.
Emphasis is on the last century of development in the field.
Life and words of historically eminent psychologists are considered in context. Philosophical presuppositions and their implications for Christian concepts of the nature of man are examined. History and Systems of Psychology serves as a capstone for student majoring in Psychology. After the mastery of the concepts and positions of psychologists represented in the study of various areas in psychology there is need of a course which will provide a comprehensive overview of the still developing discipline of psychology in respect to time frame, key underlying assumptions and competitive models. Finally, the question concerning which scientific model or models is most useful to the development of the psychological discipline continues to be a prime foundational problem that must be understood, addressed and resolved.