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Martin Sixsmith examines the origins of experimental psychology in the work of philosophers such as John Locke and scientists like Luigi Galvani. From May 2014.

In this first of ten programmes on experimental psychology, Martin Sixsmith examines its origins in the work of philosophers such as John Locke and scientists like Luigi Galvani, who in the 1700s investigated nerve impulses in frogs. He looks at the popular psychology of Victorian times including phrenology and physiognomy, going behind the scenes at the Science Museum with curator Philip Loring. And he talks to historian and philosopher John Forrester of Cambridge University.

Produced by Sara Parker
A Falling Tree Production for 91热爆 Radio 4.

15 minutes

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  • Mon 5 May 2014 13:45
  • Mon 23 May 2016 14:15
  • Tue 24 May 2016 02:15
  • Mon 29 Jan 2018 14:15
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