Hypothesis Quote by Wilhelm Wundt
“The materialistic point of view in psychology can claim, at best, only the value of an heuristic hypothesis.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Physiological Psychology, 1904
Psychology’s materialist view often yields only provisional, heuristic ideas.
In simple terms: Materialist psychology gives tentative hypotheses.
Treat such ideas as starting points, not final truths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- theoretical modeling
- clinical assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are heuristic hypotheses sufficient for deep understanding?
- When should we seek non‑materialist explanations?
Heuristics may mislead if over‑relied upon.