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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Ulrich, Rolf
• Kaup, Barbara
• Bonfield, Stephan
• Green, Christopher D

Titel

Wilhelm Wundt: His Bumpy Start in Science at the University of Tübingen

Ist Teil von

• History of psychology, 2024-02, Vol.27 (1), p.90-96

Ort / Verlag

United States: American Psychological Association

Erscheinungsjahr

2024

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Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• In 1851, Wilhelm Wundt embarked on his university journey at the University of Tübingen, initially enrolling as a medical student. This article draws from Wundt's autobiography and supplementary sources to illuminate the motivations behind his choice of Tübingen, shedding light on how this pivotal phase influenced both his scientific trajectory and his personal development. It offers insights into Wundt's perspectives on university and city life in Tübingen, providing a nuanced understanding of his formative years. Wundt's nonlinear entry into the realm of science serves as a source of reassurance and inspiration for contemporary psychology students facing similar initial challenges in their academic pursuits.