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Is America Safe for Democracy? is a series of lectures delivered by William McDougall, a prominent 20th-century psychologist and philosopher. The book explores the complex relationship between anthropology, history, and the fate of nations, using the United States as a case study. McDougall's interdisciplinary approach offers a fascinating and thought-provoking perspective on the challenges facing modern democracies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Pagan Tribes of Borneo By Charles Hose, William McDougall

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1920. From the Preface: In this book I have sketched the principles of the mental life of groups, and have made a rough attempt to apply these principles to the understanding of the life of nations...I wish to make it clear to any would-be reader of this volume that it is a sequel to my Introduction to Social Psychology, that it builds upon that book and assumes that the reader is acquainted with it.

In this book I have sketched the principles of the mental life of groups and have made a rough attempt to apply these principles to the understanding of the life of nations. I have had the substance of the book in the form of lecture notes for some years, but have long hesitated to publish it. I have been held back, partly by my sense of the magnitude and difficulty of the subject and the inadequacy of my own preparation for dealing with it, partly because I wished to build upon a firm foundation of generally accepted principles of human nature. Some fifteen years ago I projected a complete treatise on Social Psychology which would have comprised the substance of the present volume. I was prevented from carrying out the ambitious scheme, partly by the difficulty of finding a publisher, partly by my increasing sense of the lack of any generally accepted or acceptable account of the constitution of human nature. I found it necessary to attempt to provide such a foundation, and in 1908 published my Introduction to Social Psychology. That book has enjoyed a certain popular success. But it was more novel, more revolutionary, than I had supposed when writing it; and my hope that it would rapidly be accepted by my colleagues as in the main a true account of the fundamentals of human nature has not been realised. All this part of psychology labours under the great difficulty that the worker in it cannot, like other men of science, publish his conclusions as discoveries which will necessarily be accepted by any persons competent to judge. He can only state his conclusions and his reasonings and hope that they may gradually gain the general approval of his colleagues. For to the obscure questions of fact with which he deals it is in the nature of things impossible to return answers supported by indisputable experimental proofs. In this field the evidence of an author's approximation towards truth can consist only in his success in gradually persuading competent opinion of the value of his views. My sketch of the fundamentals of human nature can hardly claim even that degree of success which would be constituted by an active criticism and discussion of it in competent quarters. Yet there are not wanting indications that opinion is turning slowly towards the acceptance of some such doctrine as I then outlined. Especially the development of psycho-pathology, stimulated so greatly by the esoteric dogmas of the Freudian school, points in this direction. The only test and verification to which any scheme of human nature can be submitted is the application of it to practice in the elucidation of the concrete phenomena of human life and in the control and direction of conduct, especially in the two great fields of medicine and education. And I have been much encouraged by finding that some workers in both of these fields have found my scheme of use in their practice and have even, in some few cases, given it a cordial general approval. But group psychology is itself one of the fields in which such testing and verification must be sought. And I have decided to delay no longer in attempting to bring my scheme to this test. I am also impelled to venture on what may appear to be premature publication by the fact that five of the best years of my life have been wholly given up to military service and the practical problems of psycho-therapy, and by the reflection that the years of a man's life are numbered and that, even though I should delay yet another fifteen years, I might find that I had made but little progress towards securing the firm foundation I desired.

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Red River Insurrection: William McDougall's Conduct Reviewed is a historical book written by William McDougall in 1870. The book is a detailed account of the Red River Rebellion which took place in 1869-1870 in the Red River Colony, present-day Manitoba, Canada. The author, William McDougall, was a prominent politician and one of the key figures involved in the rebellion. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the events that led to the rebellion, including the political and economic factors that contributed to the unrest among the M�����tis people, who were the majority population in the Red River Colony. McDougall also examines the role of the Canadian government in the rebellion, particularly the actions of the Governor-General, Sir John A. Macdonald, and the response of the Canadian military to the rebellion.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the rebellion. McDougall provides a detailed account of his own involvement in the rebellion, including his failed attempt to establish a provisional government in the Red River Colony. He also discusses the role of Louis Riel, the M�����tis leader who led the rebellion, and his eventual capture and trial for treason.Red River Insurrection: William McDougall's Conduct Reviewed is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant event in Canadian history. It offers a unique perspective on the rebellion, as it is written by one of the key figures involved in the conflict. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, particularly the history of the M�����tis people and their struggle for land rights and self-determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition. A Sketch Of The Principles Of Collective Psychology With Some Attempt To Apply Them To The Interpretation Of National Life And Character.

""The National Mind and Character: Its Collective Psychology"" by William McDougall is a comprehensive study of the psychology of nations and their collective psyche. The book explores the various factors that shape a nation's character, including its history, culture, religion, and geography. McDougall argues that a nation's psychology is shaped by its collective experiences, which are passed down from generation to generation. He also examines the role of leadership and the influence of external factors, such as war and economic conditions, on a nation's psychology. The book provides a detailed analysis of the psychological makeup of several nations, including the United States, Germany, and Japan. McDougall's insights into the psychology of nations continue to be relevant today, as countries around the world grapple with issues of identity and national character. Overall, ""The National Mind and Character"" is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of the complex forces that shape a nation's psyche.THIS 146 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Group Mind: A Sketch of the Principles of Collective Psychology with Some Attempt to Apply Them to the Interpretation of National Life and Character, by William McDougall. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417905085.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als The Group Mind A Sketch of the Principles of Collective Psychology; With Some Attempt to Apply Them to the Interpretation of National Life and Character . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Französische übersetzt, damit heutige und zukünftige Generationen es lesen und bewahren können.

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On its first publication in 1908 this pioneer book received immediate acclaim and was thought to have probably done more than any other single publication to stimulate study of the foundations of social behaviour. Professor McDougall was the most powerful advocate of an idealistic outlook on human life and activity, and his ideas continued to attract attention even when published in paperback form in 1960.