George Herbert Mead on Social Psychology: Selected Papers [The Heritage of Sociology]

by George Herbert Mead, Anselm L. Strauss (Introduction)

Book by George Herbert Mead

Genres: Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Nonfiction

358 pages, Textbook Binding

First published January 1, 1956

About the author

George Herbert Mead was an American philosopher, sociologist, and psychologist, primarily affiliated with the University of Chicago. He was one of the key figures in the development of pragmatism. He is regarded as one of the founders of symbolic interactionism, and was an important influence on what has come to be referred to as the Chicago School of Sociology.

Reviews

[Yehuda Horowitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding essays by a true master.

[Aidan Corrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little bit of a crazy binge but I read with great intent and empty fully days. A golden piece of work, pertaining to connecting my own views on social existence from different places. I am so grateful for this contribution to the pragmatist tradition, but he is not that plucky of a writer. His love for Darwin is very misplaced, I think many ideas about development could fit perfectly into the treatment he particularly gives evolution, but I did appreciate a reframing on an idea which I view as absolutely bankrupt. NO MORE SCIENTIFIC LANGUAGE FOR PHILOSOPHICAL PRECEPTS- PLEASE! The introduction and examination of the“I” “Me” and “Generalized Other” are all such useful tools.

[Merkurius · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Mead but I don't love have to read 350 pages of Mead in a week. Not my best experience.