David Hartley

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • English philosopher: David Hartley was an English philosopher known for his work in psychology and philosophy.
    • Proponent of associationism: He is primarily recognized for developing the theory of the association of ideas, which explains how complex thoughts and mental processes arise from the linking of simple sensations.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • David Hartley proposed that the mind operates by associating ideas derived from sensory experience.
    • The philosophical contributions of David Hartley influenced later thinkers in psychology.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hartleyan psychology": Refers to the psychological theories and principles based on the work of David Hartley.
    • The lecture covered the basics of Hartleyan psychology and its historical context.
Variants and Related Words
  • Associationism (n): The psychological theory, championed by Hartley, that mental processes operate by the association of one idea with another.
    • Associationism seeks to explain how simple ideas combine to form complex thoughts.
Synonyms
  • Philosopher: A person engaged or learned in philosophy.
  • Thinker: A person who thinks deeply or in a specified way.
Related Phrases
  • "Association of ideas": The theory, central to Hartley's work, that connections between mental representations underlie learning and thought.
    • David Hartley's theory on the association of ideas was groundbreaking for its time.
Noun
  1. English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

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