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Exploring the Complexities of Human Action offers a bold theoretical framework for thinking systematically and integratively about what people do as they go about their lives. Raeff sets the stage for conceptualizing human action by first constructively questioning some conventional practices and assumptions in psychology, such as fragmenting, aggregating, and objectifying. She then articulates an alternative systems conceptualization of action that emphasizes multiple and interrelated processes, and characterizes human action in terms of the complexities of holism, dynamics, variability, and multi-causality.
The book also applies this theoretical framework to varied human issues, including mind-body connections, art, diversity, extremism, and freedom. This approach provides a vision of humanity that promotes complex and empathic understanding of human beings that can bring people together to pursue common goals.
Contents
Introduction: Some Complexities
Part I. Setting the Stage
Chapter 1. Introducing Psychology
Chapter 2. Taking a Theoretical Turn
Chapter 3. Questioning Convention
Part II. Conceptualizing Action
Chapter 4. Systems Theory and Introducing Action
Chapter 5. Constitutive Processes
Chapter 6. Psychological Processes
Chapter 7. Developmental Processes
Part III. Implications and Applications
Chapter 8. Implications for Understanding Human Functioning Integratively and Actively
Chapter 9. Implications for Thinking about Individuality and Variability
Chapter 10. Implications for Pondering Some Complexities of Causality and Meaning
Chapter 11. Evidence and Research Implications
Chapter 12. Casting a Wide Net
Chapter 13. Complex and Empathic Understanding
