This year, 2024, marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of *Principles of Psychology*. It is a fitting occasion to revisit and appreciate Kantor’s contribution to the advancement of psychology as a science and a philosophy. His book remains relevant and inspiring for anyone who is interested in understanding the nature and function of human behavior and experience.
The two-volume book *Principles of Psychology* by J. R. Kantor is a classic work in the field of psychology, first published in 1924. It is one of the earliest and most comprehensive attempts to present psychology as a natural science, based on observable phenomena and rigorous methods. Kantor’s approach, known as interbehaviorism, rejects the traditional distinction between mind and body, and emphasizes the interaction between organisms and their environments as the basis of psychological phenomena.
In this book, Kantor covers a wide range of topics that represent the core concepts and principles of psychology, such as personality, behavior, sensation, perception, attention, association, feeling, knowing, volition, and habit. He also provides a historical and critical overview of the development of psychology as a discipline, and discusses the various schools and systems that have influenced its evolution. Kantor’s book is not only a valuable source of information, but also a stimulating and challenging exposition of his own original and influential ideas.
For those interested in these two volumes and other printed books, we recommend you to visit the University of Akron webpage where you can buy a ten-volume set of his books. It is also possible to buy the books individually. Unfortunately the shipping to other countries than the USA is high.
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